The Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing was invited by Pembroke 21C following a presentation made to her on the projects at the Royal Welsh Show last July.
Despite the torrential rain, Ms Davidson enthusiastically accompanied volunteer members of the Pembroke Mill Ponds Action Group on a tour of the projects, and showed a keen interest in the wildlife and habitats. The volunteers, many of whom have worked on the projects for several years, were proud to show her what has taken place with funding from Cydcoed (Forestry Commission), Countryside Council for Wales, the Environment Agency and Environment Wales.
Back at Foundry House, the home of Pembroke 21C on Pembroke Commons, the Minister answered questions from the volunteers and staff, as well as representatives of the funders and partner groups from the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, Keep Wales Tidy and Pembrokeshire Rivers Trust. She also took time to look at information and photo displays on the projects and talk to the Pembroke 21C Sustainability Energy Group about their Carbon Footprint Audit.
Commenting on the Mill Ponds Projects, Ms Davidson said: "The work carried out in Holyland Woodland and on the Pembroke Mill Ponds is an excellent example of how partnership working can deliver real and lasting benefits to the Welsh environment. The enthusiasm and knowledge of the local volunteers is a huge asset which should sustain the projects for years to come."