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Biomass is best for Denmark Farm

December 7, 2012 / January 9, 2013 by Mara | Leave a Comment

We’ve spent the last few weeks eagerly awaiting a ‘green’ roof for our new self-catering eco holiday accommodation. Unfortunately the weather has got the upper hand once again, temporarily delaying this important phase of the build. However, another exciting and major landmark has been reached this week with the commissioning our new biomass boiler heating system. […]

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Building Sustainability into Holidays

August 16, 2012 / January 29, 2013 by Mara | Leave a Comment

After years of planning and fundraising the new Denmark Farm ’Eco Holiday’ units are going up fast and we are all set to welcome guests from early 2013. The new accommodation will provide ‘Visit Wales’ 3 star standard accommodation at an affordable cost. As well as using sustainably sourced timber for the main frame, we […]

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Building Green Futures at Denmark Farm

May 10, 2012 / January 29, 2013 by Mara | Leave a Comment

  After years of careful planning, negotiation and fundraising, we’re finally on the road with our new eco-accommodation for visitors. Along with the usual spring feathered migrants, Cartrefi Dyfed have arrived at Denmark Farm and are moving on with the timber frame construction.  Pied flycatchers, warblers and blackcaps are singing their heads off all around […]

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Building a Sustainable Future

February 23, 2012 / February 13, 2013 by Mara | Leave a Comment

Development of our new sustainable holiday accommodation here at Denmark Farm reached a ground-breaking stage this week (quite literally!), and building work has now begun:     Digging & foundations – Feb 2012 The timber-framed units will accommodate couples, families or larger groups, and will be available as a holiday let to allow you to […]

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Powered by the Sun

December 8, 2011 / January 29, 2013 by Mara | Leave a Comment

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre is now completely powered by the sun! Our existing Solar Hot Water System has now been augmented by 4KW of Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels supplying all our electricity needs (whilst the sun is shining). The Solar PV was installed by local firm Caron Alternative Energy.  Caron employees have heroically worked through […]

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