Matthew has been advising landowners on Agri-environment and woodland schemes since 2010. He brings both practical and academic expertise, having also lectured at Sparsholt College on Agri-environment and Habitat Management. Matthew holds Natural England licences for Great Crested Newts and Dormice and is actively involved in monitoring and conservation projects for these protected species. With connections across the Hampshire farming community, he facilitates three farmer clusters, driving landscape-scale collaboration between farmers, stakeholders, and funding bodies.

Matthew.Norris-Hill@fwagsoutheast.co.uk