abstract:The Countryside Council for Wales (CCW; ), a Welsh Government Sponsored Body, was, until 31st March 2013, the wildlife conservation, landscape and countryside access authority for Wales. It was merged with Forestry Commission Wales, and Environment Agency Wales to form Natural Resources Wales, a single body managing Wales's environment and natural resources, on 1 April 2013.
Matt Murphy, ornithologist fortheCountrysideCouncilfor Walessaidclimatechangewasaffecting the breeding patterns of pied flycatchers living in Welshoak woodlands.