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Rail Corridor Enhancement Project

Rail Corridor Enhancement Project

This project aims to help farmers and landowners to seize a range of opportunities to conserve and enhance the landscape and natural environment between Old Sodbury and Alderton in the Cotswolds National Landscape. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2022

Updated: 21st April, 2022

Author: Rosie Bowers

Bredon Hill Bird Recovery Project

Bredon Hill Bird Recovery Project

Bredon Hill offers a diverse landscape for breeding and migratory birds. Many of these species are in decline and often struggle to find nesting sites and adequate food resources. The aim of the project is to restore, maintain and create new habitat for a variety of bird species that use Bredon Hill and the surrounding areas. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2022

Author: Rosie Bowers

The Flourishing Floodplains Project

The Flourishing Floodplains Project

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

Published: 15th December, 2021

Updated: 13th April, 2022

Author: Ellen James

Filling the Gap

Filling the Gap

This wonderful Project was funded by CPRE, Farming in the Protected Landscapes and the Cirencester Soroptomists, coming to £36,567, it was delivered by FWAG South West and our wonderful team of volunteers. The aim was to plant over 4km of native hedge and 400 trees on over 23 farms in Gloucestershire, covering the five CPRE districts and within the Cotswolds AONB. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2022

Author: Ellen James

Optimal Shelterbelts

Optimal Shelterbelts

The most important outcome of this trial will be to demonstrate that a mosaic of OSB / historic hedgerow “wildlife corridors” supported by wildlife friendly field margins will form a key natural reservoir bolstering many native species and biodiversity. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2022

Updated: 9th March, 2022

Author: Rosie Bowers

ILD – Integrated Local Delivery

ILD – Integrated Local Delivery

The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Southwest has been championing and delivering an approach we term as “Integrated Local Delivery” (ILD) in the Southwest of England for over 10 years. The approach inspires and enables farmers and communities to come together to build resilience, supported by an all-inclusive partnership of organisations working together at a local level. Click here to read more about the ILD and to download the supporting documents. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2018

Updated: 20th January, 2022

Author: Ellen James

Environmental Land Management System Trial

Environmental Land Management System Trial

The Environmental Land-Management System (ELMS) is being developed by DEFRA as a potential new payment methodology that is planned to replace current Basic Payment Scheme and Countryside Stewardship. Read more

Published: 18th February, 2020

Updated: 20th August, 2021

Author: Ellen James

The GREAT Project

The GREAT Project

The GREAT Project is putting Gloucestershire in the vanguard of the transition to regenerative agriculture. The three year project, funded by Thirty Percy, is offering free and subsidised support to transition to regenerative agriculture. Click here for more information... Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2021

Author: Ellen James

Forest Guardians (Forest of Dean) Facilitation Fund

Forest Guardians (Forest of Dean) Facilitation Fund

The Forest of Dean and surrounding area is a highly significant district of Gloucestershire and is unique in its diverse environment in which to live, work and visit. There are many special designations to protect the Forest and its associated habitats and wildlife, which need to be integrated into a thriving rural economy supporting farming and tourism in the local area. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2020

Updated: 26th January, 2021

Author: Ellen James

WILD Project

WILD Project

The Cotswold Water Park WILD Project (Water with Integrated Local Delivery) is a three year project set within the Cotswold Water Park, it aims to improve water quality and biodiversity in order to meet the demands of EU legislation. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2018

Updated: 14th May, 2020

Author: Ellen James

Farmer Guardians of the Upper Thames

Farmer Guardians of the Upper Thames

The farmer lead collaborations of the Guardians of the Upper Thames, chaired by local farmer Richard Rumming, focus on the communities at risk of flooding by covering 16,000 hectares from the river’s source at Kemble to areas such as Cricklade in Wiltshire, aiming for methods of long term environmental improvements. Many positive outcomes have emerged from this particular initiative in the Cotswolds. Click here to find out more. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2018

Updated: 14th May, 2020

Author: Ellen James

Carrant Catchment Restoration Project

Carrant Catchment Restoration Project

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

Published: 24th January, 2018

Updated: 2nd January, 2019

Author: Ellen James

Severn Vale Guardians

Severn Vale Guardians

Gloucestershire FWAG are delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding from Natural England to support our new farmer group, the ‘Severn Vale Guardians’. Working with key partners the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), the aim of the Severn Vale Guardians is to form a collaborative group of farmers and land managers to achieve landscape scale improvements in the local natural environment. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2018

Author: Ellen James

The WILD Westbury Brook and Walmore Common Project

The WILD Westbury Brook and Walmore Common Project

This project; funded by the Environment Agency’s Water Environment Investment Fund (WEIF) aims to improve water quality. This project focuses purely on agricultural sources as part of a combined approach to tackle water quality issues, whilst also engaging local community for water quality monitoring through citizen science. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2022

Author: Ellen James

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    Herb and legume rich ley event

    To learn more about herb and legume rich leys and the benefits they can bring to livestock, soil and farmers. Click here for more information...

  • Somerset Catchment Partnership Co-ordinator

    This is an exciting opportunity to work with a range of organisations seeking to improve the water environment in Somerset. The Coordinator will work with a broad range of organisations, authorities and groups to develop collaborative projects and initiatives in the Somerset catchments, please click here to find out more...

  • Kate Davidson

    Assistant Farm Environment Adviser

  • [14.06.22] RPA Farming Investment Fund: Adding Value and Slurry Infrastructure grants

    [14.06.22] RPA Farming Investment Fund: Adding Value and Slurry Infrastructure grants

    Information about funding for farmers, foresters, growers and contractors about grants for investing in new technology. Click here to read more...

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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.

  • [14.07.21] Press Release: Environment Agency grant kickstarts Soil Carbon Code Creation

    [14.07.21] Press Release: Environment Agency grant kickstarts Soil Carbon Code Creation

    The Soil Farm Carbon Code pilot is supported by a consortium of organisations that have created the background potential for the Code, offering extensive expertise. This project will be a catalyst for further grant and academic funding well beyond the completion of the the project activities. The code will provide a framework to evidence the economic value of scientific research into soil carbon sequestration. Click here to read the full press release, outlining the Code in more detail...

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Chief Executive Officer

  • 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.

  • Jenny Phelps

    Senior Farm Environment Adviser & Glos Team Leader

  • 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.

  • [01.09.21] Farming Rules for Water – EA Regulatory Position Statement

    [01.09.21] Farming Rules for Water – EA Regulatory Position Statement

    The Farming Rules for Water (FRfW) were introduced in April 2018 to help protect water by standardising good farming practice. Many of the 8 rules duplicate NVZ and Cross Compliance regulations. Rule 1 is causing concern, particularly for those who use organic manures. Click here for full information...

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