We are very proud to announce that Graham Taylor MD of Forestry and Woodland Management specialists Pryor and Rickett Silviculture and longstanding client of Arrivista was awarded an MBE in the latest Queens Birthday Honours list for services to Forestry.
Over the last 15 years, Graham has helped support and develop forestry across the West Midlands, through encouraging new entrants into the forestry sector via Princes Trust 'Get into' programme. In addition he has committed time and effort into helping the beleaguered hardwood sawmilling and processing sectors to function better through work with two tree charities, Future Trees Trust and Woodland Heritage.
Graham said ' It was a complete and overwhelming surprise to have been awarded this honour, and makes the many days / weeks efforts at helping the forestry world – even more worthwhile'.
Two Woodland Heritage trustees, Graham Taylor and Geraint Richards, have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to forestry in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours. Graham has been awarded an MBE for service to forestry, whilst Geraint has been awarded the MVO (Member of The Royal Victorian Order). Between the two of them they have been trustees of Woodland Heritage for over sixteen years.
Graham and Geraint have carved out very successful careers in forestry. Graham is director of the leading forestry consultancy Pryor and Rickett Silviculture, whilst Geraint is Head Forester for the Duchy of Cornwall.
Since both graduating from Bangor University, they have not only excelled in their 'day jobs', but have also notched up a huge range of other achievements, working tirelessly on a range of important initiatives, including Woodland Heritage, Future Trees Trust, European Squirrel Initiative and, more recently, they have been key figures in helping to set up the National Tree Improvement Strategy.
They have also maintained close links with their alma mater, Bangor University, during this time, including hosting regular forest visits, giving guest lectures in Bangor and, most importantly, inspiring numerous forestry@bangor students, many of whom have also gone on to attend Woodland Heritage's Woodland to Workshop course for which Graham and Geraint are two of the tutors.
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