head & shoulders of a man in a brown jumper and shirt — James Wylor-Owen

James Wylor-Owen is a Senior Manager in the Complex Cases Unit at Natural England. His previous roles include International Projects Consultant for the Blue Marine Foundation in Saint Helena and numerous global conservation research positions. He holds an MSc in Conservation Project Management from the Durrell Institute for Conservation and Ecology (DICE) and a BSc(Hons) in Wildlife Conservation & Ecology.

By both vocation and profession, James is a passionate conservationist with an aptitude for problem-solving. Inspired in his formative years by the inimitable Steve Irwin and the legendary Sir David Attenborough, he advocates bold, positive action over indecision.

Driven to leverage his diverse and continually expanding experience of conservation challenges worldwide, James intends to help develop effective, holistic, and tailored conservation interventions that make the most of increasingly limited resources. To achieve this, he will champion continued collaboration between local partners, subject matter experts, and the communities whose stewardship has long shaped the New Forest – predating its designation as a National Park and remaining essential to its future

As a voice for inclusivity, James also intends to ensure the Forest’s unique beauty and value is shared widely and indiscriminately, enriching the lives of others just as they have his own.

He lives in the north of the New Forest.

National Park Authority Committee and Panels:

Standards Committee

Represents the Authority on the following external organisations:

Campaign for National Parks (Reserve)

Youth for Climate and Nature Partnership Board