Natural Resources Wales has recently overseen the completion of rock stabilisation work at Skomer Island following health and safety concerns.

A portion of the cliff area above the goods delivery ramp failed in 2021. The unstable material posed a risk to island staff when receiving deliveries and prevented use of the island boat.

Skomer Island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and home to a number of rare birds including the Manx Shearwater. This meant the work had to be completed under strict SSSI assent conditions and before the start of the bird nesting season.

Huwel Manley, operations manager, said:

“Ensuring Wales’ natural environments are safe for people and the ecosystems they support is a cornerstone of our work.

“Despite some delays because of recent storms, the stabilisation work has finished before birds returned to their burrows for the breeding season and the main goods delivery access is once again safe for staff and visitors landing from private vessels”.