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. 

Forest Operations

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.

Planning, Partnerships and Policies

Our team collaborates with external experts, partners, and charities to advance shared environmental goals. They monitor land and the Forests data to inform decision-making and secure green finance opportunities, such as Biodiversity Net Gain funding.

Estate Management 

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

Community Engagement, Events and Education

Working with communities, and helping people access and enjoy the Forest through events and public access. As well as 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. 

Our Forest Family

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