Autumnwatch at CAT
“Here at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Mid Wales, it’s all about forward thinking. This is a place with the future survival of our planet at its very core.”…
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Category: Nature and Wildlife
Restoring ancient peatlands – guest blog
The UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere, where CAT is located, is home to a wide range of important habitats. At Cors Fochno, just a few miles from our eco centre, Natural Resources…
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A rich tapestry – managing our habitats to help nature thrive
CAT’s habitats are carefully managed to create a place where nature can thrive. Dulcie Fairweather meets two charming species that have found a home at CAT. There is the age…
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Sleeping beauties – dormice at CAT!
Dulcie Fairweather is on the trail of one of our most vulnerable woodland creatures. With their golden-sand fur, big black eyes and long, feathery tail, there is no doubt that…
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Not on camera! The hidden hedgehogs of CAT
One of our best loved mammals, the hedgehog was this year added to the Red List of endangered species. Dulcie Fairweather takes an in-depth look at the threats to this…
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Caught on camera: the lesser horseshoe bats of CAT
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is home to no less than five types of bat. Dulcie Fairweather gives us a glimpse of an endangered species that has found a…
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Tune in tonight for Autumnwatch at CAT
Get ready for some wild nights in as Iolo Williams joins us at CAT for this year’s Autumnwatch. Starting tonight at 8pm on BBC2, Iolo will be live from CAT…
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Share your love of nature this autumn
What do you love most about autumn? The changing colours, the rich musty smell of leaves, the excitement of the sharp night air? Maybe it’s the mushrooms popping up across…
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CAT to host Autumnwatch 2020
We are excited to announce that CAT has been chosen as one of the hosts of this year’s BBC Autumnwatch. Iolo Williams will join us for two weeks to bring…
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A celebration and vow of protection to pollinators
On World Bee Day, CAT has been awarded Bee Friendly status as part of a Welsh Government initiative to make Wales a pollinator friendly country. To celebrate the amazing work that bees…
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