Oilseed rape with conservation margin of red campion © Chris Gomersall/2020VISION
Land and Farm Advice Service (LAFS)
About us
We advocate and support sustainable and regenerative practices, empowering farmers, landowners, and communities to create a greener, more sustainable future.
We are more than consultants; we are catalysts for change. As part of Future Nature WTC, the consultancy arm of BBOWT, our mission is simple: to drive positive transformations in farming and land management for 'more nature everywhere'.
Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
Our commitment: nature's recovery
Your partnership with LAFS directly fuels the recovery of our natural world. Our costs are reinvested into BBOWT's aims and objectives, ensuring your fees make a tangible impact on nature.
What we offer
Land Management Advice
We provide expert environmental land and farm management advice for farmers, landowners, organisations and groups.
Natural Asset Reviews & Farm Plans
Reviewing your land's natural features, we recommend enhancements, unlocking funds to maximise your farm's potential.
ELM Applications
We co-create ambitious Environment Land Management (ELM) applications with you.
Biodiversity Net Gain
Discover BNG expertise with BBOWT. Leading in habitat banks, we guide BNG projects from start to finish. Assess, design, manage and monitor.
Peer-to-Peer Knowledge Exchange
We create a community of nature and farming advocates through workshops, events, farm visits, and farmer cluster groups.
Conservation Project Management
We roll up our sleeves to make a tangible impact on the ground. We can project manage and deliver conservation and habitat restoration.
Why choose LAFS
- Unique Approach: Our approach goes beyond the ordinary, intertwining sustainable practices with conservation, social responsibility, and heritage preservation for a holistic impact. It's a commitment to a future where your farm or land isn't just productive; it's a thriving ecosystem.
- Small Team, Big Heart: As a small team, we care deeply about more than just the land. We care about you, your family, and the legacy you're building. Our personalised approach ensures that your journey towards sustainability is not just a project but a partnership.
- Expertise: Backed by the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust, and as part of the Future Nature Wildlife Trust Consultancy, our wider team brings a wealth of knowledge to every project. We combine years of experience with a passion for positive change, ensuring that your journey is guided by the best in the field.
- Community Building: Join a network of nature and farming champions, sharing knowledge and fostering positive change.
- Tangible Impact: Your partnership with us directly contributes to nature's recovery.