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Harry Cooling, Forest Manager
Harry has been a key member of the Northwest team since joining us in 2021. He has developed knowledge of his sites through supervising and managing forest activities on sites in the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria. Through this he has gained a wealth of experience of managing upland commercial forests, mixed woodlands, and woodland creation sites.
He is experienced at supervising and managing contractors, monitoring health and safety on site, maintaining work standards, and managing new planting and restock sites on both commercial upland and lowland forests. He manages a mixed portfolio of clients’ woodlands.
Harry has an excellent history of managing his forest properties and recognises the importance of knowing his properties comprehensively. He produces detailed budgets and understands the value of managing stakeholders and consulting with his clients on a regular basis.
Harry is working towards professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters and last year he gained a Professional Development Award in Forestry from the University of Highlands and Islands, following on from a year-long course. The course included modules on thinning practices, soil identification and species choice as well as forest mensuration.
He is enjoying putting this knowledge into practice in his everyday role as a forest manager and is keen to further enhance his skills to make himself a more well-rounded member of the Kirkby Lonsdale team.
