Youth Membership
About this membership
Helping future generations
With over 75% of Norfolk land in agricultural use, conservation on farmland has a vital role to play in preserving and enhancing Norfolk’s wildlife.
By becoming a youth member of Norfolk FWAG, you will gain key knowledge and experience of the farm conservation sector.
Benefits
Youth Membership benefits
The benefits of our Youth Membership include:
- Discounted access to ticketed events, such as the Norfolk Landscapes Conference
- Placement and work experience opportunities (subject to availability)
- Invitations to webinars and local events, e.g. farm walks and the Norfolk FWAG Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Monthly e-newsletter and receive informative email updates regarding agri-environmental schemes and relevant events
- Quarterly paper newsletter and events calendar
Eligibility
Who does the Youth Membership apply to?
Youth membership is for anyone aged 18 to 30 who have a particular interest in agriculture, conservation, and/or the natural environment.
With the vast amounts of information available on agri-environmental schemes, and land management options, getting started can be overwhelming; we will support and guide you, developing your knowledge on the balance between conservation and agriculture, providing you with essential knowledge at the start of your career.
Contact Us
Enquire about Youth Membership
Interested in a Youth Membership? Please fill in the form below and submit your details.
If you have any questions or are having difficulty signing up, fill out our enquiry form below or contact Tom via email: tom@norfolkfwag.co.uk or via phone: 01603 814869.
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