Meet the Team

Meet the Team

• Olivia French – Communications and Engagement Officer

  Olivia loves nature and feels very fortunate to be able to have such a beautiful setting to call her ‘office’.

  Whether its local schools, community groups or dog walkers, she’s keen to share her enthusiasm and knowledge of the heath with people of all ages.

  With a past in education, she is passionate about nature being a learning space for all and sharing stories from the heath via social media and at events such as the Secrets of the Heath.

  If you see her, do stop for a chat, and as a dog owner she’s always got spare dog poo bags to hand!

• Jacob Gibson – Heathlands Reunited SAMM Engagement Ranger

  Jacob loves all the cool creatures of the heath, especially ground nesting birds and reptiles. With a background in nature conservation, he is excited to join the engagement team to share his passion for heathland wildlife. He previously worked on the Quantock Hills in Somerset and is now excited to explore the South Downs National Park and surrounding areas. As a passionate advocate for Diversity and Inclusion in the countryside, Jacob is looking forward to meeting all the people who want to explore our awesome heathland sites.

  In his spare time, Jacob can be found going for walks with the family dog and he is excited to meet all the well-behaved dogs that visit the heath. You may see him with a camera, taking photos of cool wildlife or making silly videos. If you think your dog is a superstar in the making, let Jacob snap a pic!

• Emma Stanbury – Project Officer

  Emma has spent the last 5 years working on the Heathlands Reunited Project.

  Getting to know the diverse heathland sites of the National Park and engaging communities with their local heaths through events and activities has been a dream job.

  With a background in community-led conservation and project work, Emma is excited to be supporting the Wealden Heath SAMM project and looks forward to inspiring people to protect and enjoy this precious habitat on their doorsteps.

• Colin Carré – Team Leader

  Colin brings his knowledge of project management to the team and his experience of delivering public focused environmental engagement initiatives.

  The most recent of which has been as part of the Heathlands Reunited Partnership which has provided the foundation for this exciting opportunity for us to continue to support the responsible use of this valued and protected landscape.

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