City + Trees + Animals + Plants + Fungi + People =
THE URBAN FOREST
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Working with people to create thriving treescapes.
Communication. Impact. Expertise.
I bring a wealth of knowledge spanning arboriculture, urban planning, communication and culture, offering a holistic view of the dynamic interaction between people and trees.
From delivering impact and knowledge exchange for projects, communication including TV, radio, press and podcasts, I seek to redefine the way the public perceive and interact with our natural environment, getting the balance right between health, nature and the climate.
If you need a a voice for the Urban Forest, help with a strategic understanding of people and nature, counteract silo working and join up partners across sectors through projects, training or an events, or if you are seeking expert arboricultural advice, then please get in touch.
Catherine Nuttgens
MICFor TechArborA BSc (Hons) Dip Arb
Catherine is a Chartered Forester and certified Arboriculturalist with over two decades of experience working at the intersection of people, trees, and landscapes. Her current roles include Strategic lead for the Street Tree Partnership and Project Manager of Trees Together South Yorkshire. Her previous roles include as UK Urban Tree Lead at the Woodland Trust and Community Forestry Manager at Sheffield City Council. Catherine served as the lead external judge for the National Trust’s Sycamore Gap Trees of Hope project
She regularly speaks about trees and forests in national media outlets including BBC News, and BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme and the World Tonight. She has also featured in national newpapers including The Guardian, The Telegraph and others.
Roles:
- With Institute of Chartered Foresters
- Member of the Steering Group for ICF Emerging Leaders
- Committee member for North England Member Network
- Non Exec Director of Kids Plant Trees
- Senior Associate with Treeconomics
- Advocate for Women in Forestry and Arb
- Regular contributor on Radio 4 around forestry and arboriculture topics
- Singer and silversmith
Catherine’s work focuses on fostering connections between communities and nature, exploring how these relationships can yield mutual benefits. Her expertise spans arboriculture, landscape heritage, education, technology and the arts. She is passionate about using creative, collaborative approaches to help everyone unlock the joy and wonder of the natural environment. Catherine believes that by enabling everyone to appreciate and understand the value of nature, we can create a brighter future for both people and the planet.
