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Pro Silva Britain TrusteesAbout >CCFG Committee >CCFG Principles > List of Consultants |
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Jonny Hulson, ChairI arrived in forestry through a very unconventional route; working as a researcher on science programmes at the BBC, then supporting communications at the IUCN Global Species Programme, then working on landscape-scale conservation projects at North Wales Wildlife Trust, where I currently lead their farm advisory service – Galwad. I’m passionate about sustainable land management and really enjoy working alongside so many committed professionals from a diversity of backgrounds at Pro Silva Britain. |
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Sonia Lorenzo Martin, SecretaryI am a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Foresters with extensive experience in forestry and land management across the public, private, and NGO sectors. I currently lead forestry standards and FSC certification for the Woodland Trust and have previously held senior roles with Forestry England and the South Downs National Park Authority. A long-standing advocate of Continuous Cover / close-to-nature Forestry, I am passionate about sustainable woodland management, professional development, and sharing knowledge to support positive change across the forestry sector. |
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Solange Montero Terry, TreasurerSolange Montero Terry has an educational background in forestry overseas and recently finished studies at Bangor University, MSc Forestry. Solange wishes to put into the role as a treasurer her passion for sustainability, and to improve the finances of the group. Solange firmly believes that CCF could be implemented successfully in many parts of the UK and is looking forward to contributing to the group’s impact. |
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David Darroch, Treasurer electDavid works for Forestry and Land Scotland as Planning Forester. He has previously worked for Forest Research and Technical Development, delivering training with Jens Haufe. |
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Guy BennettGuy lives in Llandovery, West Wales and works for Natural Resources Wales, Forest Estate Programming. He was introduced to CCF by Phil Morgan. |
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Fraser BradburyI started with Forest Enterprise in 1993 with the Wildlife ranger team before taking a full time post in 1995. Over the next 25 years I worked at Westonbirt before taking my first Foresters role at Savernake Forest. In 2015 I moved to the private sector where I am now head of Conservation and Forestry. I manage a number of clients alongside this role, and have successfully set up a local cluster group. Through this I have designed and implemented a highly successful deer control model that is bringing down deer impacts across the group, helped set up and support a local sawmill adding value to low grade logs, and identified a market for deep rooting plug plants, going on to set up and managed a forest nursery at Westacre to meet the growing demand for plants. I have been interested in and studied irregular forest systems for the last 20 years and have been converting the cluster groups woodlands to irregular closer to nature systems for the last 12 years. I have extensive experience in woodpasture restoration, creation, ancient woodland restoration and ancient tree management, both within the public and private sector. I hold a HND in Forestry and a BSc in Ecology and am a member of CIEEM and a Professional member of the Arb association. |
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Phil MorganPhil started working in continuous cover at 17, worked with ONF in France, since then mainly in Wales, for Shotton Paper Company mentored by Talis Kalnars and involved with CCFG from the beginning, also Pro Silva, has been Chair of both previously. Involved with EFI in France and ISN in Britain. |
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Kelly MorssKelly worked with Woodland Heritage for four years (charity management), completed SelectFor course and now works with David Pengelly – lowland forestry management in south of England |
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Andy PooreAndy is a forest manager and consultant since 1980s, mostly estates in southern England, some work with Phil in uplands. Founder member of CCFG and also set up SelectFor with Phil and David, also involved with research. |
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Chris TraceyChris Tracey is based in Fort William as a forest planning manager for Forestry and Land Scotland. She has previously worked for Forestry Commission in Yorkshire, the south of Scotland and Argyll in both District and Conservancy roles. Her main experience of CCF was as a District Forester in the Scottish Borders and the Tweed Valley and through CCFG. |
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Ben WalkerBen’s career working with trees started at tree nursery in Wykeham, North Yorkshire aged 14. Since then, he has worked for woodland charities, social enterprises and estates, in both practical and management roles, undertaking various forestry works including; planting, piece rate felling (clear felling and CCF), PAWS restoration, SPHN notices, wind-blow clearance, tree climbing, timber cruising, NFM works, surveying (for Forest Research and NCFed) and WMP writing.
Currently, Ben works as Forest Works Supervisor around Whinlatter, Dodd, Wythop and Ennerdale, here he helps applying Pro Silva principles to the steep mountainous forests of the Northern Lake District.
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Ben WilsonBen is a PhD researcher at the University of Stirling, focussing on explopring the effects of implementing CCF through a transformation in Sitka Spruce. Has been a member since 2022 and has participated in many site visits and study tours. |
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Polly Spencer-Vellacott, AdministratorPolly Spencer-Vellacott has been Administrator for Pro Silva Britain since 2023 and is based in Perthshire in Scotland. Polly began her interest in forestry while studying at Bangor University, building on a background in botany and ecology. She enjoys spending time outdoors walking, running and cycling on her own or with her family and dog! Polly can be contacted via e-mail administrator@prosilva.org.uk |
