Patrols are being stepped up at Newborough's nature reserve and forest over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) says it follows an increase in visitors lighting fires and BBQs, which are both banned.

Camping at the site also remains illegal with anyone caught facing a fine.

North Wales Police will be working with NRW officers to carry out extra patrols - while the car parks will close once they become full - expected to be before 10am - and won't reopen until later in the afternoon.

Dylan Williams, NRW's operations manager in North West Wales, said: "We are expecting a high number of visitors this weekend and are reminding people a full ban remains in place for all barbecues and fires following a rise in incidents."

"Following the exceptionally dry weather it only takes one stray spark to cause a fire that could devastate wildlife and communities and put our emergency services under extra pressure."

"We also want to remind visitors that overnight stays are not allowed."

"The site is home to some of Wales’ most precious habitats and supports a range of rare wildlife. We must maintain a balance between the wishes of individuals to enjoy the outdoors and our responsibilities to protect nature and to respect local communities."

"The vast majority of people visiting behave responsibly and we would like to thank them for doing their bit. We hope that will continue as we head into the Bank Holiday weekend."

Traffic management will also be in place in the village to prevent cars from parking while waiting for spaces to become available.

Civil enforcement officers from Anglesey Council will be carrying out patrols in Newborough and on the A4080 Llyn Parc Mawr - with anyone visiting the area advised to park safely, legally and responsibly.

An NRW spokesperson added: "This approach is aimed at safeguarding the site’s precious wildlife, to improve the visitor experience and reduce congestion."

"We are also asking visitors to consider one of the many other beaches and destinations on Anglesey for their visit."