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

Get involved

The Catchment Partnership would like to engage with as many stakeholders as possible through developing Catchment Action Plans. If you’d like further information or to discuss priorities and processes please contact [email protected]

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Latest

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?

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...
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Killerton Hedgerow Conservation Project Manager

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
Where we work

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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.