Head of Communities and Nature
Duchy of Cornwall, Dartmoor Estate
Emma is the Head of Communities and Nature for the Duchy of Cornwall, working on Dartmoor. Tasked with delivering an ambitious vision spanning protected habitats, upland livelihoods and innovative delivery mechanisms this work necessitates working in partnership and close collaboration with a wide range of partners. From peatland restoration and upland commons, through ancient oak woodland and highly biodiverse grasslands, via curlew and other upland birds, Emma has practical experience of delivering results on the ground.
Emma is an active member of a number of groups, committees and forums across the moor and beyond working on holistic solutions for nature and people, including the Dartmoor Land Use Management Group which came out of the Fursdon review.
Emma has strong experience in catchment management, having worked on hydrological restoration and conservation projects improving condition and extent of priority habitats as well as delivering natural flood management and biodiversity benefits. She has a background in environmental project management weaving in safety, EIA and sustainability expertise but always with a preference for working with natural processes and local communities.
A proud Devon resident, Emma loves being outdoors and indulging her passion for our wonderful species, habitats and landscapes. A keen runner, sea swimmer and sailor she quite often sacrifices pace for wildlife spotting in the wonderful places in Devon these sports take her to. As a mum to two young children she especially enjoys seeing the world through their eyes – sharing their wonder and amazement at the beauty of our world.