CAN you see the wood for the trees? You may not if you live in Glanaman, which has been ranked second in Wales for ‘canopy cover’ – the amount of tree coverage.

A report based on a survey commissioned by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) identified Glanaman as having 28.1 per cent canopy cover, just behind Trimsaran with 34.4 per cent.

NRW used aerial photography over three years (2006 to 2009) to identify and map the canopy of trees across all of Wales’s urban areas.

The survey is said to be the first of its kind in the world.

The report highlights potential town and wards for targeted tree planting to increase canopy cover.

Of the 22 Welsh counties, Carmarthenshire's canopy cover is seventh highest - at 15.1.

Environment Partnership Development Officer Anna Patterson said: “It is widely accepted that trees and woodlands have a vital role to play in promoting sustainable communities.

“Tree cover enriches and balances an environment and boosts our county’s image and prosperity.”

The Carmarthenshire Environment Partnership is a network of organisations based in the county who are working together to promote and encourage environmental sustainability issues.

Read the full report and find out more about conserving wildlife and biodiversity in Wales - visit naturalresourceswales.gov.uk.