I first came to Castle Howard in September 1975 on a year’s placement from University. I worked mainly in Ray Wood, clearing areas and planting many of the first trees to go into the collection. I came back in 1977 after I had qualified and worked in the Tree Nursery where I stayed until 2003 when I became Forestry Manager. My main roles are managing the commercial woodlands and all trees across the estate, organising and carrying out planting contracts, overseeing local log delivery business and managing the Tree Nursery.