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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. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2017

Updated: 5th March, 2021

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Headwaters of the Exe

Headwaters of the Exe

The Headwaters of the Exe project (HotE) is working with farmers and land managers in the upper catchments of the River Exe to promote and support sustainable land management. As part of South West Water’s Upstream Thinking Programme, the third phase of the project (UST3) was relaunched in April 2020 with a commitment for funding until March 2025. Read more

Published: 29th September, 2020

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Ellen James

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Merriott Stream Enhancement Project

Merriott Stream Enhancement Project

The proposal is to open up the 280m Moorlands Road culvert by creating a meandering channel with backwaters (to temporarily store flood water) including a variety of in-stream habitat, seeding species rich meadow mix on the banks and tree planting and making improvements to the public access of the site. Read more

Published: 16th July, 2020

Updated: 22nd July, 2020

Author: Ellen James

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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. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2018

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Ellen James

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Co-Adapt Project

Co-Adapt Project

Co-Adapt (Climate adaptation through co-creation) will develop, test and roll-out approaches to co-creation of nature based and natural process solutions to improve adaptive capacity of the 2Seas region to the waterrelated effects of climate change. Read more

Published: 20th September, 2019

Updated: 26th September, 2019

Author: Ellen James

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Triple C Project

Triple C Project

Triple C is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and is a trans-national project looking to implement a set of cost-effective actions to reduce flooding and erosion. The project partners are based in Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK and FWAG SW are delivering the Somerset element of the project, working with Somerset County Council who are the project lead partners. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2018

Updated: 20th September, 2019

Author: Ellen James

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  • Entry #11 - Lawrie Sampson: How are farmland birds on the Lizard faring?

    Entry #11 - Lawrie Sampson: How are farmland birds on the Lizard faring?

    Being involved in conservation and advisory work has taken me all over the country. This has been particularly useful as a bird conservationist, because it has allowed me to gain a feel for why species might be found in one place and not other, and therefore understand what their ecological requirements are.

  • Do Ivy and Other Structures Impact Ancient Trees?

    Do Ivy and Other Structures Impact Ancient Trees?

    Most farms I have visited recently have had at least one veteran tree somewhere, and it is clear that they are an under-recorded resource in Cornwall. I recently had the please of coming across this spectacular twin-stemmed ancient ash tree near Golant. Click here to read more...

  • Great Crested Newt Pond Project Officer

    Passionate about ponds? We are recruiting for someone to join our highly-respected team to work with landowners to create and restore ponds across Somerset, South Glos, Wiltshire and, possibly, Dorset. Click here for full details...

  • Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme 2021

    Farm Plastic Recycling Scheme 2021

    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.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • General manager

    General manager

  • Jenny Phelps

    Senior Farm Conservation Adviser

  • Where we work

    Where we work

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  • 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.

FWAG SouthWest

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Summerfield Way
Chelston Business Park
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Somerset
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