The CEO of Eryri National Park Authority has stepped down after 37 years of service.
Emyr Williams started his career with the Authority in 1987 as the Assistant Agricultural Liaison Officer, a role he held until 1996. During this period 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.
By stepping up as the Agricultural Liaison Officer between 1996 and 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.
Between 2007 and 2014 he held the role of the Authority’s Land Management Director where he focused on working more strategically. He was a key figure in the purchase of Yr Ysgwrn to safeguard it for future generations as well as working in partnership with key partners to improve the provisions for visitors during Canolfan Cwm Idwal’s renovations.
In 2014, Emyr became the CEO and has led numerous landmark initiatives and projects, including overseeing the transformation of Yr Ysgwrn into an internationally recognised heritage site.
A spokesperson for the Authority said:
“Emyr has a real passion for Eryri National Park and although leading the Authority was not his original aim, he felt a duty to protect Eryri’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. This comes from his family’s roots because although he does not like to favour any area of Eryri over the other, Ceunant Llennyrch is a place close to his heart because of his family’s connections and he feels that there’s a uniqueness to the place.”
