'Dark Skies' plan for Clwydian Range a step closer

[laser_jock99]

Plans to grant the Clwydian Range in north east Wales "Dark Sky" status have moved a step closer.

Members of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Committee voted to submit an application for the status on Friday.

The International Dark Sky Association makes the award to areas where the night sky is "outstanding" and light pollution is minimised.

There are 11 dark sky reserves across the world.

If granted, it would follow the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia in having the designation.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-42924441

 

Looks positive to me.

 

 

 

 

[mark skelton]

Been up there once before nice area. lets hope it'll go well for you.

[Beulah]

Wish all the best to the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley applicants and hope they get the IDA designation they desire. I look forward to reading their application.

Don't forget the Elan Valley 

Pembrokeshire also has Dark Sky Discovery Sites (not related to the IDA)

At this rate a massive chunk of Wales will be protected from encroaching light pollution.

[JeremyS]

Lets hope they are successful!