A nature reserve has been recognised at a national awards ceremony.
Brickfield Pond Nature Reserve in Rhyl was acknowledged for its contribution to 'local nature' at the Wales in Bloom 2024 awards ceremony in Abergavenny.
The recognition is a result of the combined efforts of Denbighshire Countryside Services, volunteers, and Nature for Health, who have been working to enhance the site for both nature and the community's enjoyment.
The reserve also boasts improved areas to encourage more water voles to inhabit the site.
Countryside ranger Vitor Evora said: "We are really proud that the work of our volunteers alongside our team at Brickfield Pond has been recognised, especially with all the projects we have worked on here recently.
"It’s a really great spot for nature and a lovely community site for Rhyl which we hope to keep on improving into the future."
For the first time, Brickfield Pond Nature Reserve entered the Royal Horticulture Society and Wales in Bloom It's Your Neighbourhood awards 2023 and was classed as Level 4 'Thriving'.
This scheme recognises volunteer-led community gardening groups focused on cleaning and greening their local area.
Councillor Barry Mellor, lead member for environment and transport and council biodiversity champion, said: "The volunteers and staff have made a real positive difference to Brickfield Pond thanks to their dedicated work to improving biodiversity and the surroundings for the community.
"It’s fantastic that they have received this recognition for all their hard work."
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