Selar Farm Nature Reserve

The protesters at Selar Farm, fighting the proposed open cast site in Cwmgwrach, South Wales are preparing for battle against a possible eviction from September 1st. This is the date the nesting season ends and Celtic Energy can 'legally' cut down the oaks (also the eviction order runs out in mid Sept.). Strangers have been snooping with cameras on the ground and in the trees - they claimed to be ‘bat experts’ and were escorted from the site.

A possibly greater battle with the elements approaches; the camp is being made water proof for the winter, log cabins and pathways under construction. Local support continues.

Polyprop, People, Plastic sheets and tarps needed. Contact: 1 The Oaks, Selar Farm Nature Reserve, Nr Cwmgwrach, Mid Glamorgan, Tel: 0589 114899. Sustainable Wales (01656 783405) are organising a gathering of all the groups campaigning against open cast mining in Wales. Seminars and workshops are planned for Saturday September 23rd at The Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea. There will be workshops on court action against major companies, the Criminal Justice Act and the effects of direct action.