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County Competitions

FWAG SouthWest currently run county based competitions in three counties across the South West. Follow the links below to find out more about each competition, including advice on how you can enter, or nominate someone else. The winner from each county competition is automatically entered into the Regional Barn Owl Trophy.

Cornwall Otter

Cornwall Otter

Cornwall’s Otter Trophy showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2018

Updated: 29th May, 2020

Author: Ellen James

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Devon Bronze Otter

Devon Bronze Otter

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

Published: 12th January, 2018

Updated: 29th May, 2020

Author: Ellen James

Related topics:
  • County Competitions
Somerset Otter

Somerset Otter

Somerset’s Otter Trophy, showcases the long term commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable farming shown by many farmers across the county. Read more

Published: 10th January, 2019

Updated: 29th May, 2020

Author: Ellen James

Related topics:
  • County Competitions
Gloucestershire Silver Pintail

Gloucestershire Silver Pintail

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

Published: 12th January, 2018

Updated: 29th May, 2020

Author: Ellen James

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    Hills to Levels

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Summerfield Way
Chelston Business Park
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TA21 9JE

Phone 01823 660684
Email [email protected]

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