At the heart of our work is a dedicated team of passionate and knowledgeable individuals, each playing a vital role in caring for the Forest. From forest management and habitat creation to community engagement and fundraising, the team covers many areas to support our mission.  

While we’ve highlighted a few key contacts below, there are many more people working as part of these teams, ensuring that together, we can continue to protect and grow the Forest for future generations.

Leadership

Leading the way, guiding the Forest’s future and ensuring we continue to grow and thrive for generations to come. 

Land and Nature

Working to create, enhance, and protect the charity’s mosaic of habitats including woodlands and grasslands ensuring they are healthy, sustainable, and well-managed for the benefit of nature, wildlife, and people.

Estate Management 

Ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of facilities, buildings, and the charity's wider estate. 

Community Engagement, Events and Volunteering 

Working with communities, and helping people access and enjoy the Forest through events and public access. Working with volunteers to grow the Forest and offering ways to get involved and make a difference. 

Learning and Skills  

Delivering hands-on learning and skills development for all ages. Working to inspire the next generation to grow up loving and protecting nature. 

Fundraising  

Raising vital funds to support the Forest and help it grow for future generations 

PR and Media Enquiries 

Telling the Forest’s story and raising awareness of our work to a wider audience. 

Finance, People and Operations

Supporting our people, resources, and operations to keep everything running smoothly. 

Supporting the Forest 

Alongside our habitat creation and conservation work, we have the following businesses within the Forest that help fund our mission. Each one contributes to the Forest’s sustainability, providing unique ways to experience or support our work.

Our Forest Family

The Forest is grown, maintained and cared for in different ways by these lovely people.