Meet The Team

Ed Forrest Biosphere Director (Co-ordinator)

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<p>As Director Ed is tasked with supporting the Biosphere Trustees and Partnership Board, managing the delivery team, exploring new funding, projects and strategic partnership opportunities and ensuring the Biosphere delivers on its Business Plan.</p>
<p>Ed’s involvement with the Biosphere began in 2011 before the designation had been awarded, helping to raise awareness amongst communities, businesses and agencies about the potential the UNESCO Biosphere status offered to SW Scotland.</p>
<p>His skills include securing and managing project funds; development and instigation of environmental and cultural projects; managing and facilitating stakeholder consultations and best practice events with agencies and communities.</p>
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<div class="tmdetails">Ed Forrest – Director (Co-ordinator)</div>
<div class="tmdetails"><span class="label">Email: </span><a href="mailto:ed@gsabiosphere.org.uk">ed@gsabiosphere.org.uk</a><br />
<span class="label">Phone: </span>0771 7767936</div>
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Jenna Cains Community & Education Lead Officer

Tamara Fulcher Communications & Marketing Lead Officer

Faith Hillier Community Officer

Antoine Lemaire Nature Recovery Officer

Jake McLaughlan Business Engagement Officer

Esther Tacke Business Engagement Officer

Janette Gates Business Support Officer

Gillian Savage Finance Officer

Steven Clark Climate Officer - D&G Climate Hub

Sarah Thomas Climate Officer - D&G Climate Hub

Senga Greenwood Climate Officer - D&G Climate Hub

Led by our Director, Biosphere officers work cooperatively across three main workstreams that connect and overlap:

Land Use & Biodiversity – supporting the wildlife and habitats of the Biosphere through engagement with land managers and members of the farming community, and by working with partner organisations to develop innovative, nature-friendly approaches to land use.

Business Development – supporting sustainable business development through our Proud Supporter and Certification programme, and by hosting workshops and networking events for the many small and micros businesses operating in the Biosphere area.

Community & Education – working within communities to increase understanding of climate change and global Net Zero goals, to promote local identity, and to support the unique natural and cultural heritage of the Biosphere.

A service team comprising expertise in Finance, Business Support, Marketing and Communications support the delivery of projects and initiatives by the wider team.

In keeping with our organisational remit to support skills training and sustainable jobs, we sometimes offer temporary development roles for young people, providing valuable work experience in a Third Sector organisation that has both local and global reach.

The GSA Biosphere Partnership is proud to have achieved accreditation as a Living Wage Employer in 2023. We are listed in Living Wage Scotland’s Employer Directory and in the Living Wage Foundation’s Directory and Map.

Meet The Team

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