The Pang, Kennet & Lambourn Valleys Countryside Project
The Pang, Kennet & Lambourn Valleys Countryside Projects (FWAG) cover 510km˛ between East Ilsley and Pangbourne and the length of the River Kennet from Hungerford to the edge of Reading. A significant area of the Projects lies within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Projects were officially brought within the administration of Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group(FWAG) in 2002 and cover the work of FWAG within the Valleys.
Volunteers in the Kennet Valley
The Pang, Kennet & Lambourn Valleys Countryside Projects (FWAG) aims to protect and enhance the natural beauty of the Pang, Kennet & Lambourn Valleys and help people appreciate the countryside.
The Projects objectives are to:
- Conserve and enhance the biodiversity of the natural environment and landscape in the Pang, Kennet & Lambourn Valleys
- Promote environmentally responsible farming practices throughout the Project area
- Involve all sectors of the community in caring for and appreciating the local environment
- Increase awareness of the countryside and environment issues through education and interpretation
Cob nut walk creation with the Friends of the Holybrook Linear Park
What we can do for you...
- Farm conservation reports, integrating conservation with modern agricultural practices
- Help with grants - Countryside Stewardship, Woodland Grant Scheme and other landscape conservation grants
- Provide volunteer opportunities
- Nutrient budgets and resource management advice
- Advice and practical help on habitat creation and management of projects, e.g. reed beds, grasslands, ponds, woodlands, trees and hedgerows and specific species such as water vole, barn owl, lapwing and white clawed crayfish
Minimal Tillage
The Pang, Kennet & Lambourn Valleys Countryside Projects are keen to help anyone interested in caring for their local environment. Projects include reed bed management, building otter holts, pond restoration, hedge laying and tree planting.
We organise regular volunteer work parties. No expertise is needed as guidance, supervision and tools are all provided. We would also like to hear from anyone who is knowledgeable about the local history or wildlife in the project area.