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[17.07.19] National Parks Big Picnic

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the National Parks act. Exmoor hosted a big picnic to celebrate, you can read about it by clicking here.
Exmoor Coastal Streams Facilitation Fund Event: Bats in the Farmed Landscape

Exmoor Coastal Streams Facilitation Fund are delighted that Ruth Testa of the Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project will be in attendance to share her knowledge of the bats that we will discover during the evening.
Exmoor Coastal Streams Facilitation Fund Event: Habitat management for bumblebees and bats event

Exmoor Coastal Streams Facilitation Fund are delighted that Daisy Headley of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and Anna David of the Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project will be in attendance to share their knowledge.
Farm Walk at Chubbs Farm, Devon

In 2018 Philip Short at Chubb Farm was awarded the Devon Bronze Otter Trophy, in recognition of his commitment to sustainable farming and wildlife conservation.

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 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

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

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

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

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Jenny Phelps

Senior Farm Conservation Adviser
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Black Poplar Planting Project

The Black Poplar Planting Project commemorates the centenary of WW1 1914-1918, while also working to ensure the long-term survival of our native black poplar trees.