The hunt is on for a new ranger for the Ysbyty Ifan estate as Andrew Roberts retires after 40 years.
The 60-year-old, from Betws-y-Coed, said: "Community is such an important part of the role. I consider many tenants as good friends.
"We have a common goal, and so working well together is key. I've learned how important it is to listen and surround yourself with people you can learn from."Andrew looked after Ysbyty Ifan, the National Trust's largest agricultural estate Much of his work focused on conservation and maintenance, from fencing and building walls, to improving footpaths, managing trees and looking after habitats.That has created two rare temperate rainforests, one of which is now a designated site of special scientific interest.Since their 2018 introduction, they have grazed between Ffridd Tŷ Coch and Ysgwifrith.
They have transformed the area by eating purple moor-grass, helping plants like heather and bilberry thrive.The Ysbyty Ifan estate covers 20,316 acres of national park uplandsNational Trust Cymru's Snowdonia manager, Trystan Edwards, said: "We're looking for a people person with a heart for the Ysbyty community, and you'll share our conservation work with a wide range of people through events, guided walks and more.
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