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 manages the team in Pateley Bridge and has overall
responsibility for implementing the AONB Management Plan and annual
work programme.
Sarah
Kettlewell Assistant AONB Officer (currently
on maternity leave until December 2010)
Sarah manages the AONB grant schemes including the Sustainable
Development Fund, helps groups with the development of projects and
submits funding applications.
Alex is providing maternity cover for Sarah
Kettlewell. Her main responsibilities are
to manage the AONB Sustainable Development Fund and help
with the development of AONB projects.
Val
Harker Nidderdale Plus
Administrator and
Mary Jones AONB
Administrator (currently on maternity leave until October
2010)
Val and Mary are the first point of call for all general
enquiries about the AONB. If they can't help you they will know who
can.
Barry is responsible for the Tree Warden Scheme, Drystone
Walling Group and is the AONB contact for the 'Friends of the
AONB'. He also provides advice on woodland ecology
issues.
Colin organises and oversees the work of the Nidderdale AONB
Conservation Volunteers, advises landowners on land management
issues and provides groups with information on a broad range of
conservation issues.
Leanne Fox
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.
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 Farm
Conservation Advisor (Full time Monday -
Friday)
Marian works for North Yorkshire Farming and Wildlife Advisory
Group and is based in the AONB Office 5 days per week. Her
role is to offer practical assistance and support for farmers and
landowners seeking help with conservation projects.
Iain works alongside the rights of way team at North Yorkshire
County Council to help improve and maintain the rights of way
network in the AONB. Iain spends most of his time out on site or
working from the North Yorkshire County Council offices in
Northallerton.