Habitat and Species Surveys

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Habitat and species surveys

To evaluate the risks and impacts on species on your farmland, Species Surveys may be conducted. A survey such as this allows Norfolk farmers and landowners to better understand the species and habitats present.

It can also positively contribute to a farm’s ecosystem as well as track conservation progress.

The benefits

Tailored habitat and species surveys

Within Norfolk Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group’s team, we have experienced ecologists who can provide a range of tailored Species Surveys including (but not limited to):

Require a Species Survey that's not listed?

Whatever Species Survey your farm requires – even those not listed above – Norfolk FWAG can help. If our core team do not have the credentials required, we can call on our network of specialists in Species Surveys across the county to help.

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Who do I need to speak to?

Henry has been working on species surveys for over 20 years, and can provide a range of survey options for species or habitats on your farm.

He will be able to organise a thorough programme using standard methodology, and can also provide best practice advice for ongoing managing habitats for species. If you are interested in boosting your farm baseline data, then get in touch with Henry.

Testimonials

What people say about Norfolk FWAG

Marta of Norfolk FWAG successfully and efficiently acquired for Roydon Hall Farms Limited a forestry felling (thinning) license. This involved dealing with the complexities of the forestry commissions processes for about 10 Woodland blocks ranging in size from one hectare to 15 ha. This was achieved by Marta having a thorough knowledge of the processes involved in dealing with the forestry commission and an understanding of what we were trying to achieve.

Norfolk FWAG have been extremely helpful in helping the West Norfolk Nature Network build its Landscape Recovery application. From assisting with LandApp mapping through to proof reading and provision of much needed capacity during the enrollment phase, the team have been great.

I really could not have done this without the incredible knowledge and support and availability and willingness from FWAG’S Henry and Charlie. They were so helpful. The phone advice really was so appreciated to gain insight and help us move to the next stages. And we finally and proudly have a farm that is giving back to wildlife. I hope and endeavour to grow the possibilities for wildlife on our farm with the continued help and advice from FWAG. Thanks no end.

NFWAG have extensive knowledge on the management of wet grassland and grazing marshes. They gathered the information needed for the Higher Tier Scheme and put the application in. It was successful. They are fully up to date and aware of environmental regulations, prescriptions and opportunities

Case studies

What we've been up to

Woodland Creation Advice Funding

Norfolk FWAG has positively worked with Norfolk County Council (NCC) on a support scheme for woodland planting schemes across Norfolk. NCC were successful in obtaining funding from DEFRA’s Woodland Creator Accelerator Funding (WCAF) to support tree planting across Norfolk. NFWAG entered into a consultancy agreement with NCC to provide advice and

Aquatic Invasive Plants – Team Training Day

Invasive non-native species are one of the top 5 drivers of global biodiversity loss and are estimated to cost the UK economy up to £2 billion annually. Over 2000 species have been introduced to the UK; these are known as non-native species. Not of these are harmful, however, around 10-15%

Fen Restoration Near Norwich

Discover how Norfolk FWAG transformed a derelict marsh near Norwich into a thriving lowland fen, restoring biodiversity, improving flood resilience, and rewetting peatlands to combat climate change. Project Duration: 2022–2025Location: Near Norwich, NorfolkFunding: Environment Agency Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) Background Norfolk FWAG was approached by a landowner with a

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get help?

Farms that are interested in a Species Survey can work directly with our ecologists. These experts will offer species management advice and guidance along with a bespoke survey that is appropriate for your needs and the habitats that are concerned. To enhance the biodiversity on your land and to track conservation progress, our team can provide long-term monitoring of species and habitats to produce regular detailed reports containing species management plans and recommendations.

As members of Norfolk FWAG, your time and investment into conservation will take you further with exclusive access to discounted rates on our services, including Species Surveys, and reliable farming advice from our professional team when you need it most.

Keep in mind that if you are in a Farm Assurance Scheme, you may be required to monitor one or more species groups.

How does a Species Survey help me?

Species Surveys are an ideal way to understand and monitor the health of a farmland’s ecosystem. There is also the added incentive of tracking and demonstrating your conservation progress. Data garnered from Species Surveys can help to inform you of how you manage your land and/or your agri-environment scheme to ensure the highest environmental outcomes are achieved.

Norfolk FWAG is committed to helping farmers and landowners achieve a balanced harmony of economic prosperity and conservation progress, and Species Surveys are one of the many forms of our farming advisory service. By becoming a member of Norfolk FWAG, you will position yourself as a farm that is determined to enrich the local environment, species and habitats, as well as setting you up to gain access to our breadth of knowledge and experience in farmland conservation.

Habitat and Species Surveys

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