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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Brecon Beacons National Park celebrated its 66th anniversary in April this year and marked it with an announcement that it would only be using its Welsh-language name from that date onwards.
The park, which spans some 520 square miles in south and mid Wales, is now known as Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. The Welsh name means 'The Peaks of Brychan's Kingdom' and for those who might be unsure, it is pronounced ban-eye bruck-ein-iog.
The decision was made following feedback from conversations with stakeholders, businesses, residents and visitors. The park's Chief Executive, Catherine Mealing-Jones, said: "We want to create thriving and sustainable places celebrated for their cultural and natural heritage. If we get this right, Bannau Brycheiniog can be an exemplar for other National Parks to follow. Reclaiming our old name reflects our commitment to the Welsh language."
The move is part of a new management plan to redress damage to the natural environment with a series of transformative projects, including schemes to restore 16,000 hectares of peatland, plant one million new trees, improve water quality, create wildlife corridors and have a focus on sustainable farming for an improved local food economy, amongst other initiatives.
Find out more about Bannau Brycheiniog at bannau.wales
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HUW HOPKINS | 22 May 2023