IOLO WILLIAMS - NEW AMBASSADOR FOR TRAVELINE CYMRU
Iolo Williams has been appointed as Ambassador for Traveline Cymru. Iolo also known as ‘Birdman’, is one of Wales’ leading 
wildlife experts and has fronted numerous Welsh nature programmes as well as being the face of the 2009 Royal Welsh Show.
Iolo is supporting Traveline Cymru, the Welsh Assembly Government’s public transport information service in a bid to raise the profile of the company and the services they offer to help increase the use of public transport in Wales and reduce the number of cars on the roads.
Iolo says: ‘Traveline Cymru do an excellent job providing the general public in Wales and visitors to the country with up to date, joined up travel and transport information. Unfortunately not enough people are aware of the services on offer and it is my role to help raise their profile. My interest is obviously in conserving the beautiful environment and wildlife in Wales and I am supporting Traveline Cymru’s aim to help with that by getting people out of their cars and encouraging them to take the bus or train, walk or cycle.’
Traveline Cymru is delighted to have Mr Williams on board believing he will be a great asset in promoting the use of alternative travel modes to the Welsh public. Chairman for Traveline Cymru, Alan Kreppel said: ‘Traveline Cymru are thrilled that Iolo has agreed to 
support our endeavours in encouraging the use of public transport, cycling and walking in Wales. It is our role to provide the public with the information they need to make their journey in any way they wish and Iolo will be a great asset in assisting us to do this.’
Iolo will be joining Traveline Tim, the company’s green lycra clad mascot in raising the profile of the Traveline Cymru services within Wales at events such as the Royal Welsh Show as well as a number of university fresher’s fairs.
Iolo's Biography
Iolo is one of Wales' most renowned nature and wildlife presenters who has fronted countless television programmes.
Having begun his career working with the RSPB he soon became popular with producers and directors alike resulting in being Wales' leading bird and wildlife expert.
He is bilingual (English and Welsh), has a degree in Ecology, and has presented over eight varying series for BBC and many for S4/C also.
When he is not travelling the world he is back home with his family in Mid Wales.
Iolo supports many high profile charities such as T? Hafan and Mencap. He is also a very popular after-dinner speaker and host.
Iolo's Television credits for the BBC include:
* Wild Wales
* Wild Winter
* Iolo's Special Reserves
* Iolo's Natural History of Wales
* Iolo's Welsh Safari
* Natural History of Wales
* Border Country
* Welsh Safari
And for S4C:
* Gwyllt
* Natur Anghyfreithlon
* Crwydro
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