In the north of Snowdonia, there’s a diversity of habitat in the Conwy catchment. From blanket bog and moorland in the higher reaches of the large expanse of upland known as ‘Y Migneint’, to ffridd (rough grassland below the mountain wall) and woodland winding down towards lowland farms, meadows, and estuaries. Rivers travel the entire length of the landscape, connecting habitats and homes with the source of water. As extreme flooding events become more regular, the need to slow the flow of wate