Coed Hafod y Llyn

Coed Hafod y Llyn is situated on a "horseshoe" of ground which slopes down to Llyn Mair. This old Estate woodland has a partly ornamental history but was also coniferised in 1968/9. Scattered mature oaks remain and there is lichenological interest. Under Coed Cadw ownership conifers have been removed entirely or thinned throughout as part of an incremental PAWS restoration project. This process allows the natural regeneration of broadleaves to supplement the restocking with native broadleaves. A variety of specimen exotic trees were planted during coniferisation and these are being retained selectively as part of the historical landscape.. Rhododendron ponticum has been removed comprehensively but re-infection from external seed sources remains a problem. Rocky ridges, several small streams and gorges add to habitat diversity.