Reappointments to National Forest Company

Minister of State for Agriculture and Food David Heath has today (9th April 2013) announced the reappointment of Anthony Hams OBE to the National Forest Company for three years.  Robin Pellew and David Nicholls have also been reappointed for one year. The National Forest Company is a non-departmental public body, established in 1995 to lead the creation of The National Forest in the English Midlands. To date over eight million trees have been planted which has resulted in woodland cover increasing from six per cent to nearly 19 per cent across the 200 square miles covered by the Forest.

Biography of Anthony Hams OBE

Anthony Hams OBE has a strong background in planning, conservation and sustainable development issues. He is the current Chair of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and Chair of East Midlands Biodiversity Partnership. He is a former Chair of the Peak District National Park.

Biography of David Nicholls

David Nicholls has set up a new charity that aims to promote local wildlife and wild places – “NatureSpot”. He is a Green Officer for Leicestershire County Council and was a former Chief Executive of Groundwork Leicester and Leicestershire. He has a life-long passion for wildlife and the natural environment.

Biography of Robin Pellew

Robin Pellew is a former Chief Executive for National Trust for Scotland and WWF-UK (World Wildlife Fund). Robin is an independent conservation and heritage consultant. He is a Trustee of the Cambridge Preservation Society.

Further information on the National Forest Company may be found at www.nationalforest.org