Pro Silva Britain Trustees

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Jonny Hulson, Chair

I 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.

   

Sonia Lorenzo Martin, Secretary

Sonia lives in Hampshire and works as operational manager leading on forestry standards and certification at the Woodland Trust. Previously Forestry England. Long champion of CCF in career.

 

Solange Montero Terry, Treasurer

Solange 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.

 

 

David Darroch, Treasurer elect

David works for Forestry and Land Scotland as Planning Forester. He has previously worked for Forest Research and Technical Development, delivering training with Jens Haufe.

 

 

Guy Bennett

Guy lives in Llandovery, West Wales and works for Natural Resources Wales, Forest Estate Programming. He was introduced to CCF by Phil Morgan.

 

 

Fraser Bradbury

Fraser lives in Norfolk and works on private estates, conversion from broadleaf to CCF stands. Previously worked for Forest Enterprise 25 years.

 

 

Phil Morgan

Phil 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.

 

 

Kelly Morss

Kelly 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

   

Andy Poore

Andy 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.

 

Chris Tracey

Chris 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.

 

Ben Walker

Ben’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.
   

Ben Wilson

Ben 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.

 

Polly Spencer-Vellacott, Administrator

Polly 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