Ross Kennerley

Having worked in the public, private and charity sectors over a varied career, Ross is now looking for challenges that can make a real impact for nature and climate. He was the Woodland Trust’s Regional Director for South West England for seven years, following on from his role as Head of Placemaking at South Hams and West Devon Councils, working closely on the Joint Local Plan with Plymouth.

Since moving into consulting, Ross has supported the development of the Plymouth & South Devon Community Forest and led on Woody Habitats for the Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy. In a voluntary capacity, he recently facilitated the creation of Hope Wood, South Brent’s new community woodland.

Bridie Kennerley

Bridie enjoys being part of creative and ambitious nature, climate and community projects, whether blue-sky thinking or on the ground conservation. Her background includes project management, science communication, event production, research, marine biology and educational theatre.

She currently works with the Bioregional Learning Centre, Devon Local Nature Partnership (Wild About Devon/Local Nature Recovery Strategy), and ParkLife South West. She has previously worked with Sustainable South Hams and at Plymouth Marine Laboratory.