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.
andy.parsons@heartofenglandforest.org
steve.eddy@heartofenglandforest.org
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, Education and Volunteering
Working with communities, and helping people access and enjoy the Forest through events and public access. Volunteers help to grow the Forest and offer ways to get involved and make a difference. And 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 a business within the Forest that helps 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.
