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• The Campaign for the Farmed Environment - of which FWAG is a partner organisation - was launched on 5 November.  The campaign is an initiative which aims to retain the environmental benefits formerly provided by set-aside in three key areas - resource protection, farmland birds and farm wildlife.  To learn more about the Campaign visit their dedicated website or our news page. 
• FWAG Silver Lapwing Award winners are announced!   Brian and Patrick Barker of Lodge Farm, Westhorpe, Suffolk have been announced as the winners of the FWAG Silver Lapwing Awards for 2009.  Their award was presented to them by Jimmy Doherty at a ceremony at the House of Commons on 28 October.  To read all about the conservation achievements of the Barker family visit our news page.
• FWAG in Gloucestershire will have a key role in a helping Natural England deliver a programme of environmental schemes worth in excess of £1 million to safeguard the county's spectacular landscape, biodiversity and fascinating historic environment.  To read more about the project visit our news page.
• If you are affected by the changes to the Hill Farm Allowance payments in England and believe that you might be eligible to claim Upland Transitional Payments, more detailed information can be obtained by calling the Rural Payments Agency on 0845 6037777 or via this link.
• The Government's "Food Strategy 2030", launched at the Oxford Farming Conference on 5 January 2010, has been welcomed by FWAG as a "significant milestone".   Visit our news page to read a full comment by Managing Director, Andy Ormiston.
• FWAG Cymru-National Grid Silver Lapwing Awards winner is announced!  Bodior Estate, Rhoscolyn on the Isle of Anglesey has been announced as the winner of the 2009 competition.  To read all about their achievements visit our news page. 
• The Woodland Trust has produced a new guide to help landowners protect their ancient woodland.  It is aimed at all those who wish to use their woodlands productively, for example for timber, game or firewood.  To download a copy of the booklet visit the Woodland Trust website.  
• Is your CSS or ESA agreement coming to an end?  Next Step for ESA or CSS

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