Living in the beautiful Elan Valley, Joel has always been inspired by the countryside, ecology and wildlife of mid-Wales. After studying Environmental Science at Portsmouth University, he has worked in forestry for the past 14 years. At 9Trees, Joel is instrumental in getting the trees planted, harnessing his past experience to both help draw up the tree planting plans and act as a key link between the landowner and contractors.
Read MoreAkshay is a writer and storyteller who completed his Masters in Creative Writing from Birkbeck, University of London. Alongside his writing, he is passionate about creating a sustainable future and joined 9Trees as the Marketing Executive to fulfil that dream. When he isn’t writing or working, you will find him taking long walks in parks, clicking pictures of the trees and the skies.
Read MoreAs well as the obvious ecological advantages of planting, Neil is passionate about the lesser known, less acknowledged intangible benefits of trees (for example, socio-cultural, psychosocial, or place theory values). He completed a master's in Forestry at the University of Bangor, Wales, in 2021. As a researcher at 9Trees, Neil wishes to contribute towards their goals in any small way possible, to find solutions towards the climate crisis through trees.
Read MoreLisa works for Cardiff University and originally studied a BSc in Environmental Biology, passionate about the environment, biodiversity and nature, followed with an MSc in Equine Science and works as an independent Equine Nutritionist. Lisa thrives on being busy and loves working for 9trees, helping to reduce carbon footprints and promote biodiversity.
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