How Can Developers Work with Farmers to Deliver Environmental Solutions?

Hosted by Rob Alston of Silfield Ltd, join Norfolk FWAG for a farm walk and a series of talks exploring how developers can access practical environmental solutions through Norfolk FWAG's network of farmers and landowners.

As planning and environmental requirements continue to grow and become more complex, securing suitable mitigation and enhancement opportunities can be a significant challenge for development projects. This event will showcase how Norfolk FWAG helps developers overcome barriers through solutions including Skylark Mitigation, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), Nutrient Neutrality, species mitigation and ecological enhancements.

Using real examples from Silfield Ltd, attendees will see how Norfolk FWAG works with farmers, landowners and developers to deliver practical, cost-effective environmental solutions on the ground.

Our Host - Silfield Ltd

Silfield Ltd is home to Norfolk FWAG's pilot Skylark Mitigation project. Working in partnership with Norfolk FWAG, funding has been made available to enable Rob Alston to implement habitat management that supports Skylark populations while providing mitigation for development.

The farm is also developing a Biodiversity Net Gain scheme and has undertaken a range of river management improvements, making it an ideal location to explore environmental delivery in practice

Why Attend?

Development projects increasingly require environmental mitigation and enhancement measures to secure planning consent and meet regulatory requirements.

This event will demonstrate how Norfolk FWAG can help developers:

• Connect with an established network of farmers and landowners across Norfolk and East Anglia
• Deliver Skylark Mitigation, Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality requirements
• Explore practical and cost-effective environmental solutions for development projects
• Reduce the time and complexity involved in securing suitable mitigation land
• Benefit from specialist environmental expertise and practical land management experience
• See a live Skylark Mitigation project and hear directly from Norfolk FWAG specialists

Agenda Overview

9:00 am - Arrival (Refreshments Provided)

9:30 am - Talks Begin

• Rob Alston - Introduction to Silfield Ltd and current farm projects

• Hannah Kirby (Norfolk FWAG) - Species Mitigation & BNG & HMMPs

• Nathan Walker (Norfolk FWAG) - Nutrient Nutrality & Drone Surveys & Arable Flora

• Evan Burdett (Norfolk FWAG) - Species Surveys & Pond Restoration

10:30 am - Farm Walk Begins (via Trailer) - Stops and discussions throughout

12 pm - Close

Who Should Attend?

This event is aimed at:

• Developers and housebuilders
• Planning professionals
• Construction and infrastructure providers
• Quarrying and mineral operators
• Utility companies
• Renewable energy developers

Places are limited and registration is essential. To ensure the event remains relevant to attendees, Norfolk FWAG reserves the right to review registrations and may decline or cancel bookings where the event is not considered suitable for the target audience.

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Info: Rob Alston will provide an introduction to Silfield Ltd, sharing his experience of delivering Skylark Mitigation and developing a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) scheme. Norfolk FWAG team members Hannah, Nathan and Evan will then present a series of short talks exploring our growing Developer Services offer, including Species Mitigation, Nutrient Neutrality, and Ecology and Species Surveys. The event will demonstrate how Norfolk FWAG works with its network of farmers to help developers deliver environmental outcomes while creating new income opportunities for farming businesses.

Info: Once everyone is settled on the trailer, Rob will take us on a tour of the farm, stopping at key locations to showcase his Skylark Mitigation site, proposed BNG scheme, and River management work. Along the way, the Norfolk FWAG team will discuss how these projects connect to and support our growing Developer Services offering.