Protecting Ancient Woodlands

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Climate Change – in the Senedd at 2:08 pm on 21 September 2022.

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Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru 2:08, 21 September 2022

I'd very much like to get Welsh Government's help in protecting the ancient woodland at Penrhos coastal park in Holyhead. Permission was given around a decade ago to build a holiday park there; I don't think that permission should have been given then, certainly now, in the context of our new understanding of the depth of the climate and biodiversity emergencies and the appreciation of green public spaces, it certainly feels wrong. Now, I'd like to congratulate the rural affairs Minister on her expanded role, which includes, and I quote: local environment quality; the protection and management of wildlife; allotment and urban green infrastructure; community green spaces; access to the countryside; coasts; rights of way; and areas of outstanding natural beauty. It sounds like a description of a minister for Penrhos. So, Deputy Minister—it would be easier if I was asking the Minister herself this question—but how can you work with her to make sure that this ancient woodland, the only woodland of its kind near Holyhead, can be protected?