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Devils Brook Multi-Benefit Project

Devils Brook Multi-Benefit Project

FWAG SW-led project to improve water quality and river habitats in the Devil’s Brook and Cheselbourne Stream with funding from Wessex Water, Environment Agency, Dorset AONB FiPL and The Tree Council. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Updated: 21st October, 2022

Author: Ellen James

South Purbeck Grasslands Group

South Purbeck Grasslands Group

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

Published: 18th October, 2022

Author: Ellen James

Dorset Rural Run-off Project

Dorset Rural Run-off Project

The Dorset Rural Run-off Project is funded by the Environment Agency and Dorset Council. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Author: Ellen James

Dorset Wild Rivers

Dorset Wild Rivers

Dorset Wild Rivers is a Wessex Water funded partnership project. The project focuses on Dorset’s priority rivers and aims to achieve the restoration of over 5km of river habitat and seven new wetland enhancement schemes. The project aims to engage with farmers in specific catchments to share knowledge and bring about lasting benefits to the ecology of the river habitat. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2018

Updated: 25th July, 2022

Author: Ellen James

South Dorset Ridgeway Landscape Partnership

South Dorset Ridgeway Landscape Partnership

Linking the Ridgeway Project. Corn bunting and cornflowers are two of the species targeted for conservation by the new Linking the Ridgeway project in Dorset. The project forms part of the wider South Dorset Ridgeway Landscape Partnership, part funded by the National Lottery the project focuses on a network of high ground south of Dorchester, running from Eggardon Hill, Askerswell down to Osmington’s White Horse. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2017

Updated: 1st February, 2018

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River Stour Phosphate Reduction Scheme

River Stour Phosphate Reduction Scheme

The River Stour Phosphate Reduction Scheme is being funded by Wessex Water and facilitated by FWAG SW. The Dorset team engaged with farmers who identified runoff from tracks, fields and farmyards. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Author: Ellen James

Cranborne Chase Farmer Cluster

Cranborne Chase Farmer Cluster

Senior advisor Clare Buckerfield facilitates this cluster which aims to improve habitat connectivity to benefit farmland birds, pollinators and arable plants, improve water and soils and engage local people. Funded by Horizon 2020 and in partnership with Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Author: Ellen James

Long Bredy Farmer Group

Long Bredy Farmer Group

Senior advisors Clare Buckerfield and Alex Butler facilitate a group of five farmers who are working together to improve grassland habitats, the hedgerow network, soil health, ponds and woodlands and benefit key species including Adonis Blue and Corn Bunting. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Author: Ellen James

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  • Entry#40-Adam Lockyear - Woodland management at Great Trill Farm

    Entry#40-Adam Lockyear - Woodland management at Great Trill Farm

    Adam Lockyear spent the day with Iain Turner at Great Trill Farm looking at the work being carried out as part of their Woodland Management Plan and Higher Tier agreement. They discuss the economic and environmental considerations of managing this Ancient semi-natural woodland and mixed plantation.

  • We currently do not have any open positions at FWAG SW

    Please check back here another time or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

  • CPRE & FWAG SW: Free Hedge Laying Training

    CPRE & FWAG SW: Free Hedge Laying Training

    CPRE and FWAG SouthWest are running 25 work days between now and March to offer volunteers free hedge laying training days. Click here to discover more...

  • An update on integrated investment and climate change adaptation

    An update on integrated investment and climate change adaptation

    A discussion and workshop on how we can build co-investment into your farming business creating resilience and climate adaptation. Click here for full details and booking...

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  • Become a member / Renew your membership

    Become a member / Renew your membership

    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.

  • Mission and vision

    Mission and vision

    FWAG SouthWest seeks to support, enthuse and inspire fellow farmers to value the environmental assets on their land and use them to secure sustainable and profitable businesses for the future.

  • Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme

    Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme

    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.

  • Countryside Stewardship

    Countryside Stewardship

    FWAG SW has a wealth of experience in the range of grants on offer and their suitability for your farm business. We can prepare and submit an application on your behalf and help with your evidence and record keeping requirements.

  • Jenny Phelps

    Senior Farm Environment Adviser & Glos Team Leader

  • Hills to Levels

    Hills to Levels

    Hills to Levels is a holistic catchment management approach, which began across catchments in Somerset, aiming to ‘slow the flow’ to reduce flood risk, reduce erosion, improve water quality, deliver wider environmental benefits and increase resilience on the floodplain.

  • Kingfisher Project

    Kingfisher Project

    The Kingfisher Award Scheme (KAS) provides children with the opportunity to go onto farms to explore the natural world.

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Somerset Catchment Partnership

    Somerset Catchment Partnership

    Somerset Catchment Partnership is bringing together a range of organisations who work within the water environments of Somerset since 2013.

  • Where we work

    Where we work

    Our advisers are located throughout the south west, and cover Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

FWAG SouthWest

Hawkridge House
Summerfield Way
Chelston Business Park
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 9JE

Phone 01823 660684
Email [email protected]

Registered Charity Number: 1146071

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