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Brue Headwaters Multi-Benefit Project

Brue Headwaters Multi-Benefit Project

The Brue Headwaters Multi-Benefit Project (as it’s currently known) has been in operation for three years. The project focuses on working with farmers and landowners to address issues of water quality, flooding and drought. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2023

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Kate Harris

Floodplain Reconnection Project, Frome

Floodplain Reconnection Project, Frome

Work has begun on a major natural flood management project just upstream of Frome. We have utilised a variety of NFM measures to help reduce flooding downstream, improve water quality, and enhance important riparian habitats. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2023

Updated: 11th October, 2023

Author: Ellen James

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: 2nd October, 2023

Author:

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: 20th September, 2023

Author: Ellen James

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: 7th September, 2023

Author: Ellen James

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: 20th April, 2023

Author: Ellen James

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: 15th September, 2022

Author: Ellen James

Somerset Trees for Water

Somerset Trees for Water

The aim of the Trees for Water Programme is to provide targeted tree planting in locations which will improve water management and reduce – or slow the flow of – water across the main watercourses of Somerset. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2022

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: Rosie Bowers

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

The Cheddar Axe Project

The Cheddar Axe Project

The Cheddar Axe Project is working with Bristol Water to reduce diffuse agricultural pollution and improve habitats in the catchments above the Cheddar Reservoir and the Axe at Brinscombe. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2022

Author: Rosie Bowers

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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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