Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group East - FWAG East

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Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group East - FWAG East A forum for our farmer members, supporters & anyone interested in farming & wildlife to connect with us 🌱 🚜 🦋

FWAG East is the Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group serving the counties of Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and Bedfordshire. Our independent advisory service helps farmers and land managers run profitable farm businesses whilst protecting the environmental value of their land.

07/08/2026

“The thorn is the mother of the oak.” 🌳

It might sound like an old saying, but it’s rooted in ecology. Brambles and thorny scrub, such as hawthorn and blackthorn, create a protective nursery for young broadleaf trees. By shielding saplings from browsing animals and harsh weather, these prickly plants help species like oak establish and thrive naturally.

Sometimes, what looks untidy is actually one of nature’s best tools for creating the woodlands of the future. 🌱

📸Tom Doggett, FWAG East
🎤Shaun Dowman, FWAG East
📍Woodhall Estate, .uk

15/07/2026

Highlights from the FWAG National Silver Lapwing Awards 2026 🏆

What a fantastic day celebrating farmers and land managers who are making a real difference for wildlife, the environment and sustainable farming.

From inspiring stories to well-deserved recognition, the Silver Lapwing Awards showcased the incredible work taking place across the country to help farming and nature thrive together.

Take a look at some of the highlights from the day below, and read our full event recap here: https://www.fwageast.org.uk/post/finches-farm-welcomes-the-47th-fwag-national-silver-lapwing-award

10/07/2026

Sometimes, the most valuable habitats are the ones left to nature.

While carrying out a habitat survey in Cambridgeshire, our Assistant Adviser Tate came across this scrubby field margin buzzing with life. Butterflies, bees, dragonflies, grasshoppers and beetles were all making the most of this less managed corner of the farm.

It’s a great reminder that small areas of rough grassland and more 'wild' vegetation can provide an important resource for wildlife and help boost biodiversity across the wider farmed landscape.

🎥 Tate Oulton, FWAG East

09/07/2026

Getting stook in! 🌾

Our Assistant Advisers spent Monday evening helping a local Hertfordshire farmer and watching a binder at work. Even more impressive? This machine was first used on the farm 90 years ago and is still turning heads today.

📷George Gillott, FWAG East

06/05/2026

Elder ≠ problem plant 🌿

Our Senior Advisor Rebecca shares why this native species plays a valuable role in hedgerows this .
🎥Rebecca Inman, FWAG East

Join us for a guided walk at Nevendon Washland Nature Reserve!Created over 15 years ago as part of a mitigation project ...
02/04/2026

Join us for a guided walk at Nevendon Washland Nature Reserve!

Created over 15 years ago as part of a mitigation project in south Essex, this incredible site is now bursting with diverse habitats and wildlife. It’s a rare chance to see how a purpose‑built landscape transforms over time through careful, long‑term management.

We’ll be led by herpetofauna specialist Jon Cranfield, who—together with his father Ray—has been involved in the reserve’s creation and care since day one. Their hands‑on stewardship has shaped everything from grassland and scrub to wetland features, woodland edges and seasonal wet areas.

➡️ Spaces are limited, book your place now:
www.fwageast.org.uk/event-details/nevendon-washland-a-diverse-new-landscape-created-from-the-ground-up

20/02/2026

Don’t miss out! The Big Farmland Bird Count ends Sunday. Grab a cuppa, grab your binoculars, and get counting!
www.bfbc.org.uk
🎥 Alice Clark, FWAG East

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