Charlotte gained a BSc in Agricultural Sciences from Nottingham University and an MSc in Land Resource Management from Silsoe College, Cranfield University before starting her career in conservation with the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust.
Charlotte's first job in Yorkshire was as Countryside Stewardship Adviser for Humberside, a role that gave her the chance to bring together conservation and farming. In 2000 she became a Senior Adviser and progressed to project management of land management schemes then more recently, Natural England’s work relating to Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Charlotte leads the hosting of the Dales to Vale Rivers Network, the CaBA Catchment Partnership for our rivers.
In her free time, Charlotte enjoys making jewellery, walking her dog and gardening.