The AONB Team

A small team of people work for Nidderdale AONB and are based in Pateley Bridge.  Find out more about what we do:
 
Paul Burgess AONB Manager (Full time Monday - Friday)
Paul manages the team in Pateley Bridge and has overall responsibility for implementing the AONB Management Plan and annual work programme.
 
Sarah Kettlewell AONB Development Officer (part time Monday & Tuesday)
Sarah manages the AONB Sustainable Development Fund, develops new AONB projects and arranges funding for AONB projects.

Kelly Harmar AONB Development Officer (part time Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
Kelly is responsible for developing new AONB projects and overseeing the AONB's work on geology and Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs)
 
Mary Jones AONB Administrator and Rochelle Wilson & Tara Galliver Nidderdale Plus Administrators
Mary, Rochelle and Tara are the first point of call for all general enquiries about the AONB. If they can't help you they will know who can.
 
Paul Mosley AONB Volunteer Co-ordinator (part time Monday & Tuesday)
Paul organises and oversees the work of the Nidderdale AONB Conservation Volunteers and other AONB volunteer groups.
 
Leanne Fox  AONB Information Officer (part time Monday to Thursday)
Responsible for publicising the work of the AONB through the production of newsletters and publications, the AONB events programme and the AONB website. Leanne is also responsible for promoting and developing sustainable tourism in the AONB.
 
Sally Childes AONB Heritage Officer (part time Monday & Tuesday)
Sally coordinates the work of the AONB Team on heritage and the historic environment. She works with other organisations and key partners in delivering the heritage related aspects of the AONB Management Plan.
 
Marian Wilby AONB Farm Conservation Advisor (Full time Monday - Friday)
Marian offers practical assistance and support for farmers and landowners seeking help with conservation projects, accessing grants and environmental stewardship schemes.