Wildlife-friendly farming advice

Help nature to thrive on your farm and reap the rewards of healthy land

Farmland has an extraordinary diversity of habitats with a mosaic of hedgerows, meadows, crops, ponds, scrub, woodlands and even waterways that provide for a huge variety of wildlife. Sadly, enduring pressures from subsidies and markets on farming systems have resulted in a loss of these vital habitats and the species associated with them. We work with farmers to restore, care for, and celebrate our beautiful landscapes. We understand that farmland is also the only source of livelihood for most farmers and provides food for our ever-growing population. That’s why we want to support farmers on their journey to a more sustainable future, helping to care for the environment and provide healthy and nutritious food.

Farming alongside nature can help increase the profitability of your farm. By working with the land in a functioning ecosystem, the amount of inputs used (such as artificial fertilisers, pesticides and wormers) can be reduced and healthy food production can prosper. In addition, thriving wildlife can provide natural pest management, pollination services and healthy soils. Boosting biodiversity on your land can help put nature into recovery whilst improving the sustainability of your farm.

Landowner Advice

We have a land advice service available for all farmers and landowners looking for guidance on how to improve biodiversity on their land. Initial visits and guidance sessions are not charged for.

Our Farmland Wildlife Advice includes support for:

• The creation, management and restoration of habitats on farm; including hedgerows, ponds and waterways, species-rich meadows, woodlands and much more.
• Environmentally sound farming practices including regenerative farming principles, sustainable grazing management, improving soil health and retaining water.
• Applications to environmental land management schemes and other funding opportunities including Severn Trent Environmental Protection Scheme (STEPS)
• Joining one of the 3 sustainable farming groups in Warwickshire (link to Warwickshire rural hub SFG page)

 Our chargeable services include:

• Full Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive applications
• Other funding applications e.g. Woodland grant applications, England Woodland Creation Offer

As a charity we operate a not-for-profit system, covering our costs and offering cost effective support to people who need it. Costs from chargeable services a go towards Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s vital conservation work.

If you would like to learn more about any of our services, please get in touch using the enquiry form below or contact one of our advisors directly.

Our advisors are here to help you help nature:

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