Ed Parr Ferris gained a first-class degree in Rural Resource Management from Seale-Hayne Agricultural College. His career since has been in practical conservation management, working with Gloucestershire County Council and The National Trust, managing land for nature conservation and access, writing SSSI management plans, and working with the public. Ed also managed the Slapton Cycleau Project - an international, multi-agency, water catchment project, which advised farmers and landowners, and engaged local communities. Ed’s experience covers all aspects of environmental land management, mixing hands-on practical knowledge with project management skills.

__________________________________________________________________

Since gaining a degree in Geography from Birmingham University Emma Parr Ferris has worked in fundraising and marketing management for VSO (an international development charity) and Frontier (an environmental NGO). She has managed and led environmental education projects for young people in the UK with Cornwall County Council and BTCV, and overseas as a Project Manager with Raleigh International. Emma’s experience provides Think Nature with project management, community engagement, environmental education and grant sourcing skills. Emma currently works as a part-time outdoor education tutor with Devon County Council.