Nottinghamshire FWAG

About Us

The Farming & Wildlife Group for Nottinghamshire
FWAG was first established as a charity in the 1960s by a group of forward thinking farmers who saw that the environment was an important part of a successful farming business. For more than four decades, FWAG provided trusted, independent environmental advice to the farming community, building a reputation for its ethical ethos and high standards of service. The organisation helped farmers to understand the environmental value of their land and make the most of the agri-environment options available.

The FWAG Association succeeded FWAG in 2011. It represents a coming together of the local Farming & Wildlife Advisory Groups, which continue to serve the farming community up and down the country, according to the original FWAG standards and values. At a national level The FWAG Association represents farmers’ views on environmental issues, and it helps to promote public understanding of environmental improvements delivered by the farming community.

Nottinghamshire FWAG provides independent expert advice tailored to your needs and aimed at bringing financial and environmental benefits to your business.

Who We Are

James

James Thompson

James joined FWAG in 2022 as a Nottinghamshire advisor.
His background is in the commercial retail sector where he had 25 years-experience, working with partners to develop sustainable business strategies. Outside of work, he developed his interest in and dedicated time to various conservation and habitat creation projects.

James is currently completing a BSc in environmental science whilst also working within the farming and conservation sector to deliver environmental grants and funding and provide practical guidance on ELMs. He has also led projects to create Agroforest systems and wildlife habitats.

James has also worked alongside leading conservation organisations and academic institutes, creating farm specific baselining programmes (including carbon and biodiversity indicators) and research projects such as ‘Nature based solutions to climate change’ (including soil health).

Andrew Lowe

Andy joined FWAG in 2022 as a Nottinghamshire advisor and his experience includes

  • British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) licenced bird ringer, 1974 to date.
  • Holds disturbance licences for schedule 1 bird species allowing him to look for, approach and monitor nests of rare species.
  • Employed by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust for ca 15 years in various roles including conservation officer.
  • He has Undertaken/ been involved with ecological surveys based locally regional and national on a wide range of species and habitats.
  • Andy is an experienced surveyor able to give advice for all species/habitat types.

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