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Andy RowlandManager, ecodyfi
4 October 2008
Treading more lightly in the Dyfi valley
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What’s been going on?• small family farms
under pressure• over-dependence on
agriculture & tourism• little manufacturing• young people leaving• we’re getting older• Welsh language
under pressure
• great environment (landscape & habitats)
• language & culture• ‘tradition plus’: new
ideas & innovation• sustainable technology
cluster & world-wide reputation
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What is ecodyfi?
A membership organisation, bringing people together to foster sustainable community
regeneration in the Dyfi Valley
ecology &economy
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Our vision
“for the Dyfi Valley to be a thriving bilingual community…
…with a reputation for sustainability”
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Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy• Dyfi Footprint & Waste Watchers projects• Promotion of public transport, cycling &
walking, including Dyfi Travel Guide• Get Growing organic vegetable training• Fresh and Local produce market stall• The Happy Bin & other work in schools
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Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy
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Community-based sustainable energy
Using less energyGive away cflsHome Energy ChecksTalks to groupsDoor to doorCommunity buildings
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Community-based sustainable energy
Maesglas hydroSells to GridFarm diversification
100 kW capacity
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Community-based sustainable energy
Community wind turbines
Bro Dyfi Community Renewables
Seconduser
75 kW &500 kW
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Community-based sustainable energy
Machynlleth Golf Club
Loft space insulatedSolar water heating3 kWp solar electricity
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Community-based sustainable energy
Projects in the pipeline
•Wood-chip fuelled district heating for Dinas Mawddwy?
•Hydro serving 6 off-grid properties in forestry above Aberangell?
•Energy Trail for Machynlleth
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Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy• Dyfi Footprint
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Dyfi Footprint project (jointly with CAT)
• Use the concept of the ecological footprint to (a) show the need for change and (b) monitor change
• Engage people in looking at the ecological impact of their spending/consumption
• Work together and individually to reduce the footprint of the valley
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Dyfi Footprint activities
• Pilot the WWF calculator• Engage with groups and
individuals on “green” lifestyle choices by using the calculator (paper & laptops)
• Work with schools looking at how environmental footprint raises issues across the curriculum
• Devise activities for use in schools
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Dyfi Footprint ambitions• Use the ‘REAP Petite’ calculator for
more detailed analysis of footprints• Develop ways for young people to
communicate footprint issues to their peers and wider community
• Identify local barriers to sustainable living and devise collective solutions
• Assess and reduce overall valley footprint over time
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Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy• Dyfi Footprint & Waste Watchers
projects• Cycling & walking
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Mentro Allan
• “Venture out”• Action research: what motivates
people to get out in the open air and what are the barriers?
• Health objectives• We lay on activities and monitor
what happens
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Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy• Dyfi Footprint & Waste Watchers
projects• Promotion of public transport, cycling
& walking, including Dyfi Travel Guide• Get Growing organic vegetable
training
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Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy• Dyfi Footprint & Waste Watchers
projects• Promotion of public transport, cycling
& walking, including Dyfi Travel Guide• Get Growing organic vegetable
training• Fresh and Local produce market stall
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Some Dyfi Valley initiatives
• Community-based sustainable energy• Dyfi Footprint & Waste Watchers
projects• Promotion of public transport, cycling &
walking, including Dyfi Travel Guide• Get Growing organic vegetable training• Fresh and Local produce market stall• The Happy Bin
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