More Pine Marten Sightings
My luck with camera traps might be turning, as I capture pine martens on both camera traps on the same day!
Endangered Mammals Moving In
2025 was a big year for the project as we discovered two endangered mammal species - pine marten and water vole - had moved into Lofftwen.
A Smorgasbord of Colours
A smorgasbord of colours & textures brings history alive at the Coach House
Many Hands Make Light Work
Clearing our tree guards is essential for both aesthetic and environmental reasons, but the costs for doing so are eye watering. A chance meeting during a Brazilian carnival brought a bunch of volunteers to Lofftwen where together we cleared nearly a 5th of the remaining tree guards at Lofftwen.
Looking Like New Woodland
“The best time to plant trees is twenty years ago, the second best is today”. Inspiration from the Woodland Trust, and the story of how our tree planting is developing into new woodland.
Restoring Our Ancient Longhouse
The long and winding road to restoring an ancient Welsh Longhouse contains many challenging bumps, but unearths even more wonderful surprises.
Staffa Joins the Eriskays
Staffa is the latest pony to join the Eriskay pony stable at Lofftwen, supporting the incredible work of our neighbours Adrian and Alison.
We Are Pasture Champions
Lofftwen achieves Pasture Champion status for its work on improving biodiveristy from the association Pasture Life.
More Birds, More Diversity
The number of different bird species making Lofftwen their home has increased by over 43% since May 2017. This is exciting news, and just the beginning of what we hope to achieve in making Lofftwen a haven for birds and other wildlife.
Insects Are Good For Us
Why more insects at Lofftwen is good for the birds, good for us and good for tourism
Should Ffos-y-Fign Be Restored?
Should Ffos-y-fign be restored? We think the answer is yes!
