Meet the team

The Forest Team works with communities, landowners and partners to deliver tree and woodland projects across the North East. By coordinating activity and supporting local action, the team helps create greener places that benefit people, nature and climate.

  • Ross Weddle

    Chair
  • Lloyd Jones

    Forest Manager
  • Kelly Graham

    Senior Woodland Officer (Forest Plan)
  • Paul Hyde

    Senior Woodland Officer (Trees for Climate Lead)
  • Roy Bearpark

    Community Woodland Officer
  • Phillip Hammond

    Community Woodland Officer (Schools)
  • Eleanor Hopkins

    Community Woodland Officer
  • Brijesh Pal Yadav

    Community Woodland Officer
  • Bethan Kelly

    Community Advisor
  • Herman Parkhomenko

    Senior Business Support Officer
  • Ethan Selvin

    Technician

Our accountable body

Newcastle City Council acts as the accountable body and hosts the dedicated Forest Team.

Contact us

Get involved

Individual volunteering

Take action as an individual

Volunteer at planting days, support our campaigns, or fund a tree in your local area.

Business tree planting

Partner with us as a business

Create a tailored partnership, support staff volunteering, or back our long term projects.

Children planting trees

Work with us as a school

Bring trees into your school grounds and use outdoor learning to inspire pupils.

Trees on farmland

Take action as a landowner

Explore options for planting, woodland creation, or managing existing trees on your land.