Iolo Williams joins National Parks watchdog body

10 June 2002

Iolo Williams, the highly popular television and radio presenter, will be joined today on the Sugar Loaf Mountain ⁽¹⁾ by supporters of National Parks to wish him well in becoming a Vice President of the watchdog body, the Council for National Parks (CNP) ⁽²⁾ .

Iolo Williams was the RSPB’s Species Officer for 14 years before making his name as a dynamic media presenter in English and Welsh.  His television series, Iolo's Wild Wales, recently won a British Academy Film & Television Arts award in Wales for Best Magazine/Feature Programme.  He was the subject of the BBC2 series, Birdman, and has fronted a novel "walking chat show" filmed outdoors in the beautiful landscapes of Wales with well-known personalities. He continues to find time to monitor several breeding birds throughout Wales.

Sylvia Davies, CNP’s Senior Policy Officer said, "We are extremely fortunate to have the support of such a popular personality and expert in his field join CNP as a Vice President.  Iolo Williams will be of immense assistance in helping to raise awareness of National Parks in Wales among a wide audience."

Notes to Editors

1  Journalists are welcome to attend the event. Rendezvous at The Hill Campus of Coleg Gwent, Abergavenny at 1400hrs for short walk and launch at top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. Please contact Sylvia Davies on 07779 718244 if you would like to attend.
2  The Council for National Parks is the national charity that works to protect and enhance the National Parks of England and Wales, and areas that merit National Park status, and promote understanding and quiet enjoyment of them for the benefit of all.

For press queries please contact:
Ruth Chambers, Head of Policy on
020 7924 4077 ext. 222