Thanks to the tenacity of our editor in persuading would-be writers to get to it, this issue is by long way, the largest I have over had to put together. The content is very varied and tackles subjects not previously covered in the Newsletter. I hope you enjoy reading it. May I again appeal for any relevant material which could be used to illustrate future articles: your own pen and ink drawings, line drawings from old books or even contrasty photographs way be acceptable.
Whilst the Newsletter goes on from strength to strength, society membership remains more or less stable. It would be very encouraging if wore enthusiasm for and awareness of wildlife could be fostered amongst the people of the Llanelli area. To this end the Dyfed Wildlife Trust is keen to recruit more members in southeastern Dyfed and those of you who attended David Saunders' recent talk to the society on the work of the Trust ray well have been tempted to join. The Trust's more *glossy* approach will, no doubt, attract interest and will further the conservation message. This is in no way a threat to the independence of the Llanelli Naturalists which will continue to operate as a base for recording and scientific research as it has done in the past, in parallel with the Trust. In practice, I suspect that very largely the same people will be committed to serving the Nats and the voluntary arm of the Trust. There are major advantages, however, to the Trust having a toe-hold in Llanelli. A high profile will, no doubt, encourage wore members. The Trust's ability to attract funding and sponsorship from many sources will enable the financing of reserve purchase in the area as well as the recruitment of paid officers. Already there is a DWT Reserves Officer for Carmarthenshire funded by local industry and the Corporate Funding Officer lives in Kidwelly! Conservation of the nation's wildlife will only succeed if public pressure is great enough for the politicians to sit up and take note. Public pressure can only be achieved by making people aware of the plight that the natural world is in. The higher the profile that local conservation bodies can achieve the greater will be their success in recruitment.
The future programme includes several eminent speakers and I strongly urge you to make every effort to attend these meetings. There have been a number of unavoidable changes to the previously published programme so please amend your diary accordingly. It should also be noted that the work party to clear invasive scrub at Cencoed Uchaf, Cwmbach was postponed and will be re- god in the near future. Please contact Ian Morgan if you wish to "do your bit'.
As always I must appeal to those in with their annual subscriptions to make amends - could I suggest that as the year is now almost passed that you pay for 1990 and 1991 in one go? Please see the separate note on subscriptions in this issue which includes the address of the Hon. Treasuer who would be glad to receive your payment at your earliest convenience.
My final message as always at this time of year, must be to wish all members and friends Season's Greetings and thank all you for your support, and especially committee members and officers for their unfailing energy in dealing with society matters as they arise.
