Consultancy Services

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We offer a range of professional consultancy services for farmers and landowners across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire.

Wildlife survey and monitoring

Wildlife surveys are crucial to understanding the health of an ecosystem and the environment. They give us insight into which species are doing well, which could be endangered, and, ideally, move us toward taking action to protect wildlife and the habitats important to their survival.

One of our consultants will be able to guide you through the survey and monitor processes for your areas. 

Natural Flood Management, Watercourse and Pond Management/Creation

Looking at a catchment-based approach to protect, restore, and mimic the natural functions of catchments and floodplains to store and slow down the flow of water. Our advisors also have a wealth of knowledge on wetland/pond recovery and creation and can assist you in all aspects of water management.

Funding Opportunities (SFI, Countryside Stewardship, Landscape Recovery etc)

Our consultants are happy to talk to you about the different funding that is available to you in your areas. The team can conduct a farm visit to assess what would be suitable and work for you and your business, whilst either guiding you through or completing the application process for you. We are also able to support you with annual and capital claims as part of your agreements.

Soil health and management

For many of the environmental scheme options soil organic matter tests will be needed, we can complete these along with other in depth testing including soil structure analysis, worm counts and porosity. Our advisors will be able to discuss with you alternative management techniques and methods that could improve on these when necessary.

Environmental regulation compliance

Our advisors can help you with any legislative changes and compliances you are needing assistance with or to understand.

Woodland creation

Our advisors can provide consultations and advice regarding funding for the creation and annual maintenance of woodland.

Contact Us

Please send us an email to consultancy@farmingwithnature.org along with your name, phone number and outline of what areas you are wanting to cover/advice regarding, and we will endeavor to ensure that you are directed to the right team member who can help you.

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Rebecca Meredith: Agricultural/Land Manager

Email: r.meredith@herefordshirewt.co.uk

Phone: 07534106815

Having worked on her family farm in Herefordshire for the past 20 years and within the farm certification and advisory sector, Rebecca has a wealth of on the ground, practical and legislative knowledge of the industry. Rebecca has joined the team to help Farmers discover their potential whilst in tackling the current issues farming and nature recovery faces across the Three Counties. 

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Toby Fountain: Ecology/Nature Recovery 

Email: t.fountain@herefordshirewt.co.uk

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Sarah King & Rose Ellis surveying a pond

Our fees

Consultancy Fee Charges inclusive of VAT:

Initial first two hours of Agricultural Consultancy Advice are free.

  • Per Hour £72
  • Half Day £240
  • Full Day £480

Environnemental Management Scheme application approx. £500 - £1500 (VAT charges to be applied)

Soil Testing Fees will be in addition to consultancy fee and will be charged at cost prices (VAT charges to be applied).