Ben Robinson Email & Phone Number

National Office

Leads and supports the exemplary delivery of forest planning across Forestry England.• Leads the forest planning function for Forestry England, so that it is both efficient and effective at designing forests that are fit for our future.• Supports the development of planning teams, ensuring they have the required skills and resources to meet the requirements of both national and district strategies. This will include leading regular meetings, and communications which foster a ‘one… Show more Leads and supports the exemplary delivery of forest planning across Forestry England.• Leads the forest planning function for Forestry England, so that it is both efficient and effective at designing forests that are fit for our future.• Supports the development of planning teams, ensuring they have the required skills and resources to meet the requirements of both national and district strategies. This will include leading regular meetings, and communications which foster a ‘one team’ spirit amongst districts and the national team.• Responsible for ensuring continued FSC and PEFC certification; appointing auditors, acting as contract manager and communication lead, and overseeing the annual UKWAS surveillance audit for Forestry England. This includes leading and managing the internal audit process and proactively working to avoid corrective actions.• Leads on the development of Forestry England's approach to production forecasting and ensuring we have a reliable timber production forecast based on accurate forest inventory data.• Oversees the development of operational guidance for Forestry England.• Owns the inventory systems and lead the GIS development group. Show less

West England

The functional and professional lead of the Planning and Environment team which is tasked with developing & renewing forward-looking management plans and supporting other District teams in operational delivery, ecological, heritage and planning matters, in order to effectively and efficiently deliver the Forestry England strategic objectives for People, Nature and the Economy

To lead the beat team delivering the objectives of the Districts and the Forestry England Strategic Framework within the South Devon Beat area through the proactive management of the woodland and other habitats.

Exeter, United Kingdom

To support the District in all areas of land management planning and to develop and consult on UKWAS compliant Forest Plans, habitat plans and heritage plans with supporting management documentation, which deliver the Forestry England Strategic Framework.

Isle Of Bute

Responsibility for management of the Bute Forest estate and associated timber products business.• Felling and milling the forests timber and producing items for sale • Establishing and maintaining industry standard policies and practices• Working with the BCLC & BFL boards to develop robust plans for the forest assets• Convening and organising volunteers and events• Promoting the profile and activities of the company• Maintaining and developing links within the community… Show more Responsibility for management of the Bute Forest estate and associated timber products business.• Felling and milling the forests timber and producing items for sale • Establishing and maintaining industry standard policies and practices• Working with the BCLC & BFL boards to develop robust plans for the forest assets• Convening and organising volunteers and events• Promoting the profile and activities of the company• Maintaining and developing links within the community and industry Show less

Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Forestry, Merit

Environmental Forestry

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Geography, 2.1

Geography