Abbie is our Partnerships Administrator here at The Future Forest Company. After completing her BSc in Neuroscience, Abbie realised that her passion lay in the fight against climate change, and decided to take on an MSc in International Development: Environment Climate Change and Development.  Since then, she has gained valuable experience in the environmental space, first working in sustainability for a global construction company, before moving to the Maldives to work for a marine conservation NGO.  Now, she is excited to be part of our Partnerships team to help drive positive change right here in the UK!

Anoushka a Business Development Associate at the Future Forest Company. Alongside completing a Bachelor’s in International Relations & Economic Development from UBC, Canada, Anoushka has worked for two London-based climate startups; Climate Connection and Zevero. Her heart lies in the nature-based solutions space, and she hopes to help FFC continue to grow its partnerships so that it can restore vast areas of the UK’s natural wonders! Anoushka hiked the Pacific Crest Trail last summer, a trek running from Mexico to Canada. She hopes to set foot on another trail someday, but closer to home!

Christine is the Brand and Marketing Manager here at The Future Forest Company. With over a decade of experience in social media, brand management and e-commerce, Christine is responsible for growing our brand and community. Uniting individuals and businesses ready to plant lots of trees and have a real impact on reversing climate change. Christine writes the sustainable living blog, Good Fronds, she’s also a Trustee for a local gardening charity.​ When she’s not working, Christine can be found tending to a flourishing balcony garden or out walking.

David grew up on two family run dairy farms in the heart of Renfewshire, it was working these farms with his uncles and grandparents that he fell in love with the natural world. Inspired by his grandfather’s love of nature, he began working and volunteering in conservation and habitat creation in Norway, Canada, Tanzania and the Peruvian Amazon, where he experienced working in thriving ecosystems first-hand. His volunteer work led him to helping communities who have suffered the devastating impacts of climate and ecological crisis. This experience has given David an in-depth understanding of the global crisis humanity faces and how these problems are reflected in what’s happening in the fields and hills at a local level. David is currently studying Environmental Science at the Open University. With The Future Forest Company he is now returning to the hillsides he grew up on to put his passion and skills to work. When he’s not hard at work on the hills David loves to play guitar, garden, and watch rugby all whist drinking Irn-Bru.

David joined The Future Forest Company from Trees for Cities, where he was Chief Executive for seven years.  His career has spanned the commercial and not-for-profit sectors and taken him to most continents.  Understanding and experiencing the diversity of the natural world has been his lifelong passion. Alongside the day job, he is a Commissioner for the London Sustainable Development Commission, a Trustee for the African Conservation Foundation, the Shark Trust and the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, as well as an advisor for a number of green tech start-ups. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Biological Sciences from Edinburgh University and in Politics & International Relations from the London School of Economics, and an MBA from Cambridge University. Away from the desk, he loves the chance to get into the great outdoors – hiking, kayaking and diving being the activities of choice when time allows.  He has a thing for guitars, but is arguably better at collecting them than playing them!

Jamie has spent the last 7 years helping connect people in the events industry across recruitment, media and brand experiences and has joined The Future Forest Company to help clients create a positive impact. When not at his desk you will find Jamie running the trails of North Nottinghamshire, kayaking on the Chesterfield Canal or out walking with his faithful companion and co-worker Murphy the Labrador. Also known to be an enthusiastic taster of anything double dry hopped or brewed in a New Zealand or New England style.

Kate is part of the Partnerships Team here at The Future Forest Company. With a degree in English and part of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership alumni, she also has over twenty years experience in client management and has worked and travelled all over the world. It was one of these trips that ignited a realisation and passion for creating positive environmental change and the rest, as they say, is history – leading her to implement a sustainability roadmap within a global organisation. She is dedicated to empowering businesses to take the right steps towards positive ecological impact. When Kate is not talking about reforestation, biodiversity or peatland restoration, you can find her chasing after her energetic Vizsla cross and young daughter somewhere in the Pentland Hills or exploring the beaches up on the Outer Hebrides.

Ken manages our Brodoclea Forest, as well as sharing his expertise and wisdom as we grow our new forests. With two decades of experience managing large-scale estates, Ken managed and transformed the 3,500 acres at the Tanlawhill Estate in Dumfriesshire to be fully organic, looking after 1600 sheep, 100 cows and managing 7 holiday cottages. When he’s not knee-deep in mud, Ken can be found playing badminton, stretching it out at yoga or sipping a nice pint of IPA or a glass of red wine.

Lindsay has been working in ecology for over 30 years; it’s a key part of who he is as much as being a job. Lindsay has a degree in Ecological Sciences from the University of Edinburgh and a Masters in Environmental Impact Assessment from University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Lindsay has worked in many sectors, including research, government and NGOs, and been lucky enough to work around the world too on a wide variety of wildlife, from Scottish wildcats to Houbara bustards to Alpine Woodsias! Most recently Lindsay ran his own ecological consultancy business being involved in forestry and agri-environment work, protected species, rare plant surveys, deer management and training. Lindsay currently lives in Scotland with his partner and two kids. When not working and dealing with the day-to-day, he likes to get out hillwalking, doing a bit of photography, trying new beers with friends and going to gigs.

Quinn was certified to practice arboriculture and forestry in Canada in 2012. Since then, Quinn has worked in both urban and rural forestry. He started his career as a Climbing Arborist, planting, pruning and harvesting woodlands. Since then, Quinn has gained hands on experience in almost every other aspect of forest creation and management.

Savannah is the Marketing and Communications Assistant at The Future Forest Company. She grew up between South Africa, New Zealand and Ireland and after studying Environmental Science, settled in Dorset’s countryside. She has a background in content management and marketing within the environmental and humanitarian field and is passionate about the role marketing plays in driving change. Savannah was drawn to The Future Forest Company because of our holistic approach to reformation and fighting the climate crisis and is excited to use her experience and background to help us foster our existing partnerships, reach more people and plant more trees!