On Tuesday 23 January 2023, we will be introducing a flock of sheep to Prestatyn Hillside to help maintain the variety of wild flowers and wildlife that gives the site its special character.

The sheep will be on the site for a couple of months and only be grazing in one compartment at a time. During this time access will not be restricted but, we will ask that dogs are kept under close control when passing through the compartment with sheep in.

Our aim is to support the high number of wildflowers and wildlife on the site. The sheep will help us achieve this by removing the dense rank vegetation and opening up the sward in the autumn/winter which will allow smaller flowering plants to flourish come the summer.

The sheep coming are a hardy breed used to grazing high grounds and are able to survive outside in extreme weather conditions, as long as they are not disturbed they are happy grazing away. By using sheep to graze it allows us the manage the site more sustainably and reduce the need to use machinery on the site.

Thank you for your support. For any further information please contact the AONB on 01824 712757