Richard Aspinall
Head Ranger
Oakwell Hall Country Park
Richard has overall responsibility for the day to day management and long term development of the country park for wildlife and public benefit. He manages the Oakwell ranger team, providing a wide range of countryside events and activities, training and informal education.
Tel: 01924 326242
Email: richard.aspinall@kirklees.gov.uk
Oakwell Hall Country Park
Julian Brown
Castle Hill Ranger
Office base at Tolson Museum
Julian's role is to protect and conserve Castle Hill and support its visitors. He is responsible for assisting in the management of the site. He plans and supervises activities and events to increase people's understanding and enjoyment of Castle Hill. He also develops partnership working with other council departments and external organisations.
Tel: 01484 223830
Email: julian.brown@kirklees.gov.uk
Castle Hill
Julian Faulkner
Social Forestry Officer
Kirklees wide
Julian supports the development of small scale tree and community orchard planting schemes. He works with allotment groups on the restoration and improvement of allotment sites across Kirklees, and with schools in the establishment and use of food growing projects. He also promotes of allotment gardening to the wider public at events, and organises training events in horticultural techniques for members of the public.
Tel: 01484 234083
Email: julian.faulkner@kirklees.gov.uk
John Gleadow
Countryside Access Officer
John is responsible for non-legal aspects of countryside access. He promotes and publishes information about walking and riding routes, and produces countryside events programmes. He also develops partnership working with other council departments and other external organisations that have an interest in countryside access issues.
Tel: 01484 234077
Email: john.gleadow@kirklees.gov.uk
Cycling
Walking
Simon Pedley
Countryside Officer
Simon is responsible for managing Local Nature Reserves for people and wildlife. He provides training and conservation projects for volunteers and community groups. He also delivers environmental education activities and works in partnership with other environmental organisations on conservation projects in Kirklees.
Tel: 01484 234073
Mob: 07870 570914
Email: simon.pedley@kirklees.gov.uk
Local nature reserves
Guy Thompson
White Rose Forest Operations Manager
White Rose Forest is working across West Yorkshire to create a better place to live and work. Supported by the local authorities, government and voluntary organisations, we are promoting the understanding and practice of green infrastructure. Our priorities include derelict land, major transport corridors and gateway sites, as well as street trees to promote urban and rural renewal
Tel: 01484 234079
Mob: 07720 414356
Email: guy.thompson@kirklees.gov.uk
Andy Wickham
Countryside officer for Denby Dale Parish Countryside Project
Andy supports practical conservation tasks within the parish on public and private land, and promotes environmental education. He encourages all members of the community to become actively involved in access to the countryside. He also promotes and raises awareness of the wildlife, heritage and landscape within the parish.
Tel: 01484 222960
Email: andy.wickham@kirklees.gov.uk
Neil Windett
Countryside Manager
Neil leads on all issues relating to the development, management, promotion and conservation of the countryside. This includes writing policies and strategies relating to the development of countryside management and recreation, plus partnerships and funding bids relating to the countryside.
Tel: 01484 234076
Mob: 07812 599965
Email: neil.windett@kirklees.gov.uk
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