By Royal Warrant, His Majesty King Charles III has appointed Arthur “Jo” Bradwell as a Non-Executive Commissioner to the Forestry Commission.
Jo Bradwell has been appointed for a three-year term, which commenced on 19 February 2024.
The Forestry Commission (FC) is a non-Ministerial Government department that has a key role in helping the Government achieve its tree planting objectives and is responsible for protecting, expanding and promoting the sustainable management of woodlands in society and the environment. The Non-Executive Commissioners play a pivotal role in establishing a strong, sustainable future for the organisation.
This appointment has been made in accordance with the Ministerial Governance Code on Public Appointments. All appointments have been made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.
Biographical details
Jo Bradwell DSc, FICFor, is owner and director of Norbury Park. He has been instrumental in setting up the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) which has worked towards increasing woodland cover and transforming farmland crops to mob grazing with cattle. He was also the winner of the 2018 Royal Forestry Society Sylva trophy and the 2018 Peter Savill award.