About this Event
Hosted by Rob Alston of Silfield Ltd, join Norfolk FWAG for a farm walk and a series of talks exploring how farmers and developers can work together to deliver environmental solutions for development projects.
This event will showcase how farmers can play a key role in delivering environmental solutions for development projects, while creating new income opportunities for farm businesses. Through a combination of presentations and a guided farm walk, attendees will learn more about Skylark Mitigation, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), Nutrient Neutrality, Ecology and Species Surveys and more.
Using real examples from across Silfield Ltd, the event will demonstrate how Norfolk FWAG works with its network of farmers, landowners and developers to deliver practical environmental soultions 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, Rob Alston has implemented habitat management designed to support Skylark populations while providing mitigation for development. Rob is also developing a Biodiversity Net Gain scheme on the farm and has undertaken a range of river management improvements, making the farm an ideal location to explore the opportunities available through Developer Services.
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
- Nathan Walker (Norfolk FWAG) - Nutrient Nutrality & Drone Surveys
- Evan Burdett (Norfolk FWAG) - Species Surveys & Pond Restoration
10:30 am - Farm Walk Begins (via Trailer)
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
Please Note
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.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Arrival
Info: Arrive at NR9 4AL, parking what3words is ///monkey.fills.stiletto , refreshments available before events starts.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Pre Walk Presentations
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.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Farm Walk
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.
🕑: 12:00 PM
Close
Event venue & nearby stays
Silfield Ltd, Church Farm, Carleton Forehoe, Norwich, United Kingdom
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