Authorities and Agencies

FWAG employ experienced Conservation Advisers and Project Officers who are aware of environmental legislation, regulations and procedures.  Most UK legislation introduced since 1988 is available online from the Office of Public Sector Information www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation 

FWAG Advisers can interpret the regulations into practical advice to help farmers manage their land and business cost-effectively to achieve environmental gains.  Other important websites include:

DEFRA

Natural England

Environment Agency

Forestry Commission

Business Link - West Midlands

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Business Link's website has a dedicated section to help farmers and growers understand farming regulations, and manage the daily challenges of running a successful farming business businesslink.gov.uk/farming, which provides farmers in the West Midlands with practical information and guidance to help them focus their planning, apply best practice and understand government requirements, whatever type of farm they have. ... More...

NetRegs

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NetRegs is the primary trusted source of guidance on environmental legislation for businesses in the UK.  NetRegs provides good practice guidance on subjects including: waste disposal, air emissions and land contamination.  www.netregs.gov.uk

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