Eryri National Park Authority Chief Executive Emyr Williams is stepping down at the end of June after 37 years of dedicated service through various roles. Emyr started his career with the authority in 1987 as Assistant Agricultural Liaison Officer, a role he held until 1996. He worked closely with farmers and land managers to nurture the understanding of National Parks objectives and develop agricultural practices that corresponded with the vision.
Stepping up as Agricultural Liaison Officer (1996-2007) he continued the work by implementing programmes and projects such as the Tir Eryri Programmes and the Northern Eryri 5b scheme to ensure agricultural consistency between the northern and southern regions of the National Park. From 2007-2014 he was the authority’s Land Management Director, focussing on working with partnerships to achieve more in the long term than the authority could by itself. Glaslyn welcomes guest from The Gambia Meirionnydd Ramblers take on more walks New book uncovers fascinating tales about Welsh Folk Dancing Gwynedd takeaway gets new food hygiene rating He was a key figure in the purchase of Yr Ysgwrn to safeguard it for future generations, as well as working in partnership to improve provisions for visitors during Canolfan Cwm Idwal’s renovations.
In 2014, Emyr became CEO of the authority, leading numerous landmark initiatives and projects that have had a lasting impact on the future of Eryri over the last 10 years. He oversaw the transformation o.
