Kate Harris

The impact of Moor Associations on the Greater Sedgemoor Landscape Recovery Project

Farm Business Support / By

The value of local Moor Associations became especially clear during the development of the Greater Sedgemoor Landscape Recovery project in 2025, when complex and important decisions needed to be addressed collectively. These associations provided a trusted forum in which landowners could discuss challenges openly and agree on appropriate ways forward as a group. The farmer-led, […]

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Case Study: Leaky dams and river condition assessment

Natural Flood Management / By

Leaky dams were installed in 2017 during the early days of the Hills to Levels project. We pushed the boundaries by placing them on a wider watercourse than we had previously attempted. After monitoring their performance, we carried out remedial work the following year, strengthening the structures and improving their function. Willow whips were planted

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Case Study: Higher Thorne Farm pond restoration

Habitats & Species, Natural Flood Management / By

Three ponds have been restored and enhanced on Higher Thorne Farm with support through the Headwaters of the Exe project. The restored ponds will deliver benefits for biodiversity and water quality as well as improvements to water storage and natural flood management. Each pond has been increased in size with gentle slopes created to attract

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Kernow Curlew Project

Cornwall Region / By

From 2025 to 2026 FWAGSW are involved with Kernow Curlew; a local partnership working to protect the last breeding Curlew in Cornwall. This groups includes the Cornwall Birdwatching and Preservation Society, FWAG South West, South West Lakes Trust, local artist and Curlew conservationist Jennie Hale, and several dedicated landowners. Together, we’re combining conservation knowledge, farming

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Kingfisher Award Scheme returns to Devon

Kingfisher Award Scheme, Devon, Uncategorized / By

After a couple of years break, the Kingfisher Award Scheme (KAS) will be running again in Devon in 2026. A special thank you to Kate Ponting who previously coordinated KAS in Devon for several years, providing opportunities for hundreds of children.   We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Emma Herrod and her team at Newhaye Farm in East Devon who will

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ELMs Test and Trial in Gloucestershire

Farm Business Support / By

Gloucestershire’s Environmental Land Management Scheme Phase 1, 2 and 3 (2019 – 2023) Creating an on-farm assessment and analysis methodology for Landscape Recovery using integrated local delivery that helps farmers become investment-ready Author: Jenny Phelps Introduction The ELMs test and trial was conducted by FWAG SouthWest in partnership with the Sustainable Food Trust and supported

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Beaver Position Statement

Habitats & Species / By

In 2022, the UK Government granted Eurasian Beavers Native Species Status, and further updated the legislation in 2025 to permit wild releases of beavers. This supports the existence and continued natural expansion of free-living beaver populations in England.   Beavers are present in multiple catchments in the South West, and FWAG SW are committed to supporting

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Unlocking phosphorus: Making the most of what’s already in your soil

Soil, Water & Nutrient Management / By

Phosphorus (P) is a vital nutrient for crop growth, yet it’s one of the most elusive when it comes to availability in soil. Despite regular applications of fertilisers and organic matter, only 1–2% of total soil phosphorus is actually accessible to plants at any given time. But phosphorus isn’t just a crop nutrition issue, it’s

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