The Directors of Watchtree Nature Reserve Ltd
Directors of Watchtree Nature Reserve
Frank Mawby (Director and Chairperson)
A Retired English Nature National Nature Reserve Site Manager. Frank is an
experienced bird ringer and conservationist
Dr Liz Still (Director and Company Secretary)
Ecological Consultant and also worked on the ecological management plan for the
reserve. Liz is an Ornithology and Invertebrate specialist.
Bill Knowles (Director and Treasurer)
Involved with the original ecological plans for Watchtree Nature
Reserve. Bill currently works for Voluntary Action Cumbria (VAC) helping social
enterprises throughout Cumbria.
William Little (Director)
A retired local farmer of over 40 years. William became involved with Watchtree
Nature Reserve through the Watchtree local liaison committee during Foot and
Mouth.
Bob Bushby (Director)
Became involved with reserve through the Watchtree local liaison committee
during the 2001 Foot and Mouth disease outbreak. Bob has worked for the
Environment Agency for over 20 years with experience in water and river
management.
Patricia Macdonald (Director)
Currently working as Clinical liaison Specialist for Eden Valley NHS
Primary Care Trust. Patricia became involved with Watchtree through the
Watchtree local liaison committee.
Joan Markwell (Director)
Currently working as Business Change Lead for North Cumbria NHS
PCT’s as part of the National Programme for IT.
The Directors manage the Nature Reserve to a work plan agreed with DEFRA (Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and an Aftercare group. The plan is agreed as part of the Notice of Proposed Development (NOPD) set by Cumbria County Council.
DEFRA fully fund Watchtree Nature Reserve Ltd for all of the work required by the plan. The plan may only be varied in consultation with DEFRA.
The Directors may propose enhancement for the habitats, public access and education provision.
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