IUCN Management Category IV (Managed Nature Reserve)

Biogeographical Province 2.8.5 (British Islands)

Geographical Location 5km south-southwest of Dolgellau, within the Snowdonia National Park; 52°42'N, 3°53'W.

Date and History of Establishment 1957.

Area 392 ha.

Land Tenure Owned by the Nature Conservancy Council.

Altitude 290-892m.

Physical Features This reserve, consisting of the mountain summit together with its southern slopes and an impressive cwm, is of importance for its Ordovician stratigraphy and vulcanicity as well as for its geomorphology and many glacial features,

Climate No information

Vegetation The varied geology, diverse soils and landforms give rise to a wide range of habitats and plant communities. Cadair Idris is one of the most southern areas of Britain for arctic/alpine plants with species such as least willow Salix herbacea and purple saxifrage Saxifraga oppositifolia.

Fauna None.

Cultural Heritage No information

Local Human Population No information

Visitors and Visitor Facilities No information

Scientific Research and Facilities Nil.

Nil.

Conservation Value No information

Conservation Management National Nature Reserve.

None.

Management Constraints Heavy tourist pressure.

Staff One warden (responsible also for one other reserve).

Budget All expenses met by the Nature Conservancy Council.

Local Addresses

Regional Officer, North Wales Regional Office, Nature Conservancy Council, Plas Penrhos, Ffordd Penrhos, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2LQ.

References

Information available in Nature Conservancy Council internal files and in the management plan for the reserve.

Date No information