Chief Executive
Rachel Forsyth
Rachel has many years of practical conservation experience having started out her career as a ranger and spent many hours pulling Himalayan Balsam. Since then she has worked in volunteering and community roles and managed projects looking at public access and changing land management in the uplands to benefit nature, water, carbon, cultural heritage and local people.
Prior to her role with the Aire Rivers Trust, she worked for the National Trust at Malham Tarn and was involved with delivery of Phase 2 of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme. Her real passion is working with different groups and individuals to understand their values and needs, so that we can work together on improving our rivers and give people a sense of ownership and pride over their local waterway.
Catchment Manager
Billy Coburn
Billy’s works to build and support the Aire Catchment Network (a group of organisations interested in improving the River Aire) by championing strategic priorities, building partnerships, and developing and seeking funding for projects
"I am overjoyed to be part of the Aire Rivers Trust and Aire Catchment Network, listening and appreciating all the challenges around the catchment, working with the network to improve our local waterways."
Senior Project Officer
Nick Milsom
Nick manages our practical conservation programme and river restoration contractors. He has extensive experience designing and delivering woodland and natural flood management schemes.
"I believe we are at a watershed moment for the environment. We all have a role to play in protecting and conserving the environment. I am keen to work with landowners to find profitable ways to support their farm businesses to care for our river."