Supporting the Area team and the national Natural Environment team to enable the forestry sector to protect, improve, expand, and connect England’s woodland resource through:
1. Providing technical expertise on ecological issues related to forestry and woodland protection, management, and creation across the area. You will work alongside our Local Partnership Adviser, reviewing and commenting on large projects that may have detrimental impacts on ancient woodland and protected species. You will influence design to avoid or mitigate impacts and reduce ancient woodland loss.
2. Supporting the Area team in promoting and delivering sustainable forestry and woodland management to ensure the Government’s woodland and tree establishment targets enhance biodiversity for woodland and non-woodland priority habitats and species.
3. Building and maintaining a network of contacts across the statutory and NGO ecology and conservation sectors to promote the work of the Forestry Commission and foster collaborative working.
The successful applicant will have a passion for woodlands and forests and for their benefits to society, the environment, and the economy. They will advocate the knowledge and enthusiasm for the environmental and other benefits that woodland creation provides and will be a trusted and reliable source of sound ecological advice related to woodland creation and management.
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