The BRFC is an initiative developed by a group of farmers near Wimborne Minster; the National Trust, based locally at Kingston Lacy, is also a founding member of the group. The Cluster is co-ordinated by FWAG SW advisor Alex Butler. Collectively, over 10 members manage over 3,000ha, typically cereal crops grown in an arable rotation […]
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Find out more about the funded pond creation and restoration for Great Crested Newts across Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Dorset.
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The Upper Axe Landscape Recovery Project is restoring the River Axe and its surrounding farmland across Dorset, Somerset, and Devon. Partnering with 32 farmers over 2,777 hectares, we’re improving soil health, reducing pollution, and restoring habitats—while keeping farms productive. By reconnecting the river with its floodplain, restoring natural geomorphology, promoting sustainable farming, and unlocking natural
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This project has been running since 2022 in collaboration with the following National Landscapes: Blackdown Hills, Dorset and East Devon. Other partners include the Environment Agency, Catchment Sensitive Farming, NFU and AHDB. The project works to engage dairy farmers across the River Axe catchment to build resilience in their business with a focus on improving
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The Dorset Rural Run-off Project is now in its second phase, identifying opportunities to reduce rural run-off, soil erosion and flood risk in communities affected by flooding events across Dorset. FWAG Southwest can provide support to communities and work with farmers in the surrounding catchment to facilitate drainage investigations and implement nature-based solutions to reduce
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Dorset Wild Rivers is a Wessex Water funded partnership project. It focuses on Dorset’s priority rivers and aims to achieve the restoration of over 5km of river habitat and seven new wetland enhancement schemes. The project aims to engage with farmers in specific catchments to share knowledge and bring about lasting benefits to the ecology
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