Where we work

Our advisers are located throughout the South West, from Gloucestershire down to Cornwall.

Our main office is located in Somerset, at: FWAG SouthWest, Hawkridge House, Summerfield Way, Chelston Business Park, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8YA

If you would like to speak with someone please call us on 01823 660684 or email us on [email protected]

Latest

Entry #7 - Becky Hughes: Making the Most of Meadows

A meadow is traditionally a field of grass and flowers that was mown for hay, a practice with roots as far back as the Iron Age, when people first started making tools and keeping livestock. Read the full post from Becky by clicking here...
Luke Dale-Harris

Farm Conservation Adviser
Saving Devon’s Treescapes

We are excited to introduce a new important project we are involved with: Saving Devon’s Treescapes. The project aims to protect, enhance, restore and replace Devon’s iconic treescapes. It is led by Devon Wildlife Trust on behalf of the Devon Ash Dieback Resilience Forum, pulling together a large partnership of organisations. The project is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as well as other funders.
#Hedgerow Species #4 - Field Maple

The field maple (Acer Campestre) is our only native maple. It has distinctive glossy, dark green, five lobed leaves with rounded points. Click here to find out more about this hedgerow species...

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.
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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.