Habitats & Species

Whether it’s the ghostly silhouette of a hunting barn owl or the eeriness of a tawny owl’s hoot, owls are emblematic of the British countryside. These birds represent key umbrella species in the food chain, offering insight into the broader health of the ecosystem. Various organisations are leading the charge in monitoring, conserving and raising […]

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

Following an on-farm event at Lower Hampen Farm in Gloucestershire in August this year, Farm Environment Adviser Jennifer Gilbert explores how you can support butterflies on your farm. Looking after our butterflies is becoming increasingly important as we continue to see declines in our UK populations. Since 1976, 80% of our butterfly species have decreased

This report offers a comprehensive overview of the conservation status, biology, and recovery efforts related to the critically endangered European eel. Known for its extraordinary life cycle—including a 5,000–10,000 km migration from Europe to the Sargasso Sea—the European eel has suffered a dramatic population decline of over 90% since the 1970s. The case study outlines

Celebrating and sharing our native hedgerow species from biodiversity and management to historic elements and everything in between.

Author: Simeon Day. When the blossom season is in full swing, the landscape bursts with beautiful flowers and the air is heady with their scent. The region’s fields, hedgerows, verges and orchards hum with busy pollinators getting to work. When you look out across the southwest landscape the view is one of a network of

Our advisers have extensive experience of managing, restoring and creating farm habitats, as well as specialist knowledge and the required licenses for working with a wide range of protected species. We can guide you through any project, arranging surveys and plans and ensuring your project delivers a high level of wildlife and amenity value. Habitat