Steering Group Meetings

The Somerset Catchment Partnership meet four times a year. We want to share with you what is discussed at these meetings, so you can keep track of the partnership's progress. Simply click on the hyperlinks in the table below to download the documents.

Date, 2020	Agenda	Notes	Presentations
March	Meeting Agenda	Minutes	Wessex Water Presentation
June	Meeting Agenda	Minutes	Webinar Wessex Water Presentation
September	Meeting Agenda	Minutes	TWIST Presentation EnTrade Presentation
December	To be updated Dec 2020	To be updated Dec 2020	To be updated Dec 2020

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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.
Hedgerow Species #9 - Holly

The Christmas season is upon us and what plant most evokes the aesthetics of this festive season, well it must be Holly of course! Holly is a genus of about 480 species of flowering plants in the Aquifoliaceae family, but here we will be looking at the IIex auifolium species. Click here to find out more about this hedgerow species...
Regional Woodland Adviser

The role will involve providing habitat and forestry management advice to woodland owners across the region, advising on tree issues both within and outside of woodlands. Click here for full details...
Calculating Farm Carbon

Farm carbon is being discussed regularly at the moment in connection with ELMS, climate change, food production and the NFU net zero target for 2040. Two duplicate events taking place - one on Monday 30th November (remaining places secured for Facilitation Fund Members) and the second on Monday 7th December which is open to all. Take a look here for more information

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
Jenny Phelps

Senior Farm Conservation Adviser
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Somerset Catchment Partnership

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