Paul Nunns
Ecology and Planning Support Officer at Forestry England- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Chipper
LantraSep, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Winching
LantraSep, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
4x4 Level 2 Professional
LantraJul, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Level 2 + Intermediate Powerboat
RYAJul, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
All-Terrain Mower Operation (Aebi Terratrac)
LantraJun, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Tractor
LantraJun, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Brushcutter/Strimmer
NPTCJan, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
CS30 & CS31 Chainsaw
NPTCNov, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
PA1 & PA6AW Pesticdes
NPTCNov, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Emergency First Aid at Work
Red CrossApr, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Forestry England
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Ecology and Planning Support Officer
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Sep 2016 - Present
Working across the Forestry England Central Forest District which has responsibility for the management of some 30,000ha of the Public Forest Estate. Working as part of the Conservation and Heritage team providing support for environmental, operational, planning & beat teams as part of the management of the district woodlands. Undertake a range of ecological surveys to improve site knowledge for operational planning and environmental management. Issuing permits for ecological surveys, management of permit database, collating survey results and in turn use this to update district records and GIS conservation layer. Supporting the beat foresters and the environment team in the OPS1 operational planning process. Working to District Environment and Heritage manager to maintain and co-ordinate the districts programme of non-native invasive plant eradication. Support Planning Foresters to ensure felling proposals are in line with approved felling plans, abide by environmental best practices and EPS protected species laws. Update and write new management plans for the Districts SSSI woodlands. Show less
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Forestry Commission
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Ranger
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Dec 2013 - Sep 2016
Managing two Community Woodlands (Brodsworth and Thurnscoe/Pheonix Park) for the Forestry Commission on behalf of the Landtrust. To encourage community engagement in former coalfield areas and create a sense of ownership of the newly regenerated coalfield sites. Provide a recreational resource, and physical and mental health and well-being benefits to local people. Provide educational opportunities for schools and other learning groups. To increase partnership working in the area and encourage social enterprise. Practical conservation and site management. Show less
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Environment Agency
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Operations Team Member 2
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Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
Operate and maintain assets to prevent flooding within the catchment area of the River Trent. Respond to incidents and emergencies day and night. Responsible for delivering maintenance programmes for assets that protect properties and infrastructure, e.g. flood banks and debris screens, operating assets and equipment effectively in response to flood or environmental incidents, e.g. penstocks, flood gates and barriers. Delivering an effective emergency response capability for floods and environmental incidents Show less
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National Trust
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Seasonal Ranger
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Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
Leading, managing and assisting with the practical management of a 514 hectare estate including woodland, wetland, marsh, grassland and historic parkland. Leading and managing estate volunteers on a daily basis. Working with community groups (youth & junior ranger clubs) on practical management and environmental education activities. Line management of volunteers and Careership trainee. Providing a friendly, helpful and approachable image to enhance visitor experience. Practical management of estate roads, paths, waterways and public rights of way. Transferring knowledge of historic and natural heritage to visitors and volunteers. Practical forestry work ranging from felling trees for safety, to habitat enhancement and thinning. Working with neighbouring landowners and farming tenants on the overall upkeep of adjacent land and roads. Assisting in the development of a new ‘Natural Play area’ with associated practical tasks. Grass cutting and garden management tasks when required. Litter picking and keeping the estate managed to a high standard, including providing a visual presence to site users and dealing with anti-social behaviour and emergencies on an Urban fringe estate. Weekend duty ranger on a rota basis. Keeping logs and paper work up to date (health & safety, machinery use logs, inductions, risk assessments, daily work log and management plans). Show less
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Wildlife Trust
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Tring, Buckinghamshire
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Developing Green Talent Trainee
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Assisting with the practical management of the nature reserve. Leading & Managing regular volunteer work parties and guided walks. Undertaking surveys, specifically, rapid assessments, botanical, bird surveys and butterfly transects. Developing customer service skills through working to support visitors to the site. Wetland and wet meadow practical management and planning. Chalk Grassland Management for Conservation Grazing, including all aspects of livestock work- movements, daily checks, medical treatments and organise recruit volunteer stock watchers. Website developments, access and Interpretation work. Initiating creative projects and approaches to offer new experiences for visitors. Project management, appraisals, costing, fund-raising and implementation (New Artificial Sand Martin Bank & community outreach project).Assisting and leading Environmental education sessions and community events. Show less
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Forestry Commission
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Shadow Ranger
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Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
Assisting and leading practical community events with groups ranging from disabled, learning difficulties, mental health, youth groups and green gym. Undertaking practical habitat management on Community woodlands restored from former coal mines, knowledge of restoration ecology needed. Voluntary position committing 3 days per week. Assisting and leading practical community events with groups ranging from disabled, learning difficulties, mental health, youth groups and green gym. Undertaking practical habitat management on Community woodlands restored from former coal mines, knowledge of restoration ecology needed. Voluntary position committing 3 days per week.
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Sheffield City Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Volunteer Ranger
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Aug 2010 - Feb 2011
Assisting with practical and estate management work on parks and nature reserves around Sheffield. Assisting with environmental education and community events. Voluntary 2 days per week. Assisting with practical and estate management work on parks and nature reserves around Sheffield. Assisting with environmental education and community events. Voluntary 2 days per week.
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Education
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2007 - 2010
The University of Sheffield
Landscape Architecture with Ecology, Landscape Architecture -
Danum School
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