Supporting the Area team and 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 relating 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 with potential 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 promotion and delivery of sustainable forestry and woodland management to ensure the Government’s woodland and tree establishment targets enhance biodiversity for woodland and non-woodland 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 the benefits they provide to society, the environment, and the economy. They will advocate for the knowledge and enthusiasm of 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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