Rob joined Clinton Devon Estates as Head of Forestry and Reserves in August 2024. He leads the teams managing the Estate’s FSC certified woodlands and National Nature Reserves. Rob studied Forest and Nature management in Germany and Denmark before working in various roles across research and policy with the Forestry Commission. He is a Chartered…
Chris started working at the Estate in 2022, working with Dom as a Forestry Apprentice. Previously working as a laborer just after finishing college, he is looking forward to learning about forest management and helping the woodlands prosper for future generations. In his spare time Chris enjoys shooting and working his gun dogs.
Dom joined the Clinton Woods team in 2016 as an apprentice and now works in the establishment and maintenance of young plantations. Since completing his apprenticeship Dom has shown a hands on, level-headed, approach to his role in the team. He previously worked on a Dairy Farm in the South West, where he has lived…
Ed studied Countryside Management at Aberystwyth University and has specialised in heathland management since 2004. After a period as a contractor he joined the Trust’s team full time in 2011. In addition to undertaking practical management and education work he specialises in wildlife surveys, including of nightjars and Dartford warblers
John joined the Estate in September 2023 as the Forester for Heanton Woods. His career in forestry began with the National Trust on the Killerton Estate, where he gained the position of Senior Forester. As a Chartered Forester, John is committed to and champions sustainable productive woodland management. His approach aligns with the Estate’s…
Kim joined the Estates’ conservation team in 2017 from a senior role with the Eastern Moors Partnership, a collaboration between the RSPB and the National Trust within the Peak District National Park. Kim leads on the site management of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths.
Luke graduated from Sparsholt College with a National Diploma in Horticulture and a National Certificate in Arboriculture. Taking these new knowledge and skills, Luke’s first career position was with an herbaceous wholesale nursery and then as a tree surgeon for national power supplier. Where he was a member of a team responsible for continuous supply…
Ned joined the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust as Ranger Apprentice in September 2024. He works across the reserves with the ranger team supporting conservation and engagement work. Alongside learning on the job, he is working towards a level 4 Countryside Ranger Apprenticeship at Bridgewater College. This role has been made possible thanks to funding from…
Paul comes from a farming background and has been working with the Trust to conserve the Pebblebed Heaths for over a decade, putting his long-standing machinery and animal husbandry skills to good use. Initially assistant warden, Paul leads the practical day-to-day management of the Commons.
Having previously worked in several nature conservation roles, Rick joined the Forestry and Reserves team in 2023. In his role as Otter Ranger, he is responsible for the practical day-to-day management of the nature reserve, supporting the community engagement, education and more generally, helping people appreciate the wildlife of this special place. In his spare…
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