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Prior to any organised event, that is booked with FWAG South West, the client must agree to FWAG SW’s Terms & Conditions. A copy of these Terms & Conditions can be found here. Read more
FWAG SW advisers are working with Wessex Water and farmers in sub-catchments of the Rivers Tone, Parrett and Yeo to reduce P runoff from farmyards, tracks and fields by three tonnes per year by 2025. Read more
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The first FWAG Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme began in 2004 and has taken place annually ever since. The aim of the scheme is to provide farmers with a responsible, environmentally sound way to recycle plastic, preventing it from going to landfill. The scheme is simple and straight forward, with no membership fees so the farmers only pay for the plastic they bring. Read more
The Kingfisher Award Scheme began in Devon 25 years ago on the home farm of Clinton Devon Estates. Read more
The Kingfisher Award Scheme (KAS) provides children with the opportunity to go onto farms to explore the natural world. Read more
The Flourishing Floodplains Project is a collaboration between FWAG SW, WWT (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) and the Floodplain Meadows Partnership, operating in the Severn and Avon Vale Region. Read more
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The Barn Owl Award is FWAG SW’s flagship award to celebrate the best of farmland conservation and positive environmental practices across the six counties of the South West region. Read more
Cornwall’s Otter Trophy showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Read more
Devon’s Bronze Otter Award showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Read more
Somerset’s Otter Trophy, showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Read more
Gloucestershire’s Silver Pintail Award showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Each year the competition has a theme, this allows different farms to enter in different years, depending on their strengths. Read more
The Kingfisher Award Scheme has been running in Wiltshire for 10 years and is coordinated by Alastair Brown and Jo McKenzie. Read more
FWAG SW are the lead partner on the Stour Headwaters Project aiming to improve the water quality in the River Stour catchment whilst reducing flood risk, increasing biodiversity and improving farming nutrient efficiency. Read more
A collaborative group of farmers and land managers to deliver the Countryside Stewardship (CS) priorities for the South Purbeck Character Area facilitated by Senior Adviser Nicola Hopkins. Read more
The Milton Valley Cluster was established in 2022 with ten members and covers over 1500 ha surrounding the Milbourne Stream. The group applied to the CS Facilitation Fund and was awarded funding to continue. Read more
A new 3-year contract has now been secured from Defra by the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB) to continue and extend the Facilitation network’s activities in the Blackdown Hills. Read more
JOIN US! Become a friend or a member and you'll be helping to create a better farmed environment for everyone across the South West. Read more
FWAG SouthWest currently run county based competitions in Cornwall, Devon, Gloucestershire and Somerset. Entries for 2024 are now open! Are you a farmer who carefully considers methods of conservation and sustainability when farming your land? If you would like to find out more about these competitions, and find out how to enter, click here. Read more
The Carrant Catchment Restoration Project (CCARP) is an open collaborative partnership project that invites everyone interested in the aims and objectives of the group to join. The project aims to enhance habitat connectivity stemming from water quality across the farm holdings, looking at improving wildlife connectivity by increasing habitat corridors, natural flood management, hedge planting and management. Read more
The Kingfisher Award Scheme has been running in Cornwall for 14 years and is coordinated by Jacky Cherry. Read more