Sirhowy Hill Woodlands

Sirhowy Hill Woodlands

Meet the Team

Meet the dedicated people helping Sirhowy Hill Woodlands grow as a welcoming, community-led space for nature, wellbeing and local connection.

Community, care and countryside

Sirhowy Hill Woodlands is powered by people who care deeply about the local environment and the community around it. From directors and lead volunteers to practical woodland support and wellbeing leadership, each team member brings their own skills, energy and heart.

What the team helps make possible

  • Nature-based volunteering and practical conservation
  • Community wellbeing and inclusive outdoor experiences
  • Local pride, learning and shared stewardship of the woods
Our team

The people behind the woodlands

A warm introduction to the people helping lead, support and champion Sirhowy Hill Woodlands.
Gwynfor Evans
Director of Sirhowy Hill Woodlands C.I.C

Gwynfor Evans

Founding member of SHW, manages equipment maintenance and helping guide the vision and direction of Sirhowy Hill Woodlands as a community-led organisation.
Susy Arnold
Director & Co. Secretary of Sirhowy Hill Woodlands C.I.C

Susy Arnold

Founding member of SHW. Supporting the organisation with grants, funding, wreath making and schools programmes while helping keep the work of the community gardens moving forward.
Kathryn Learwood
Director, Lead Volunteer and Litter Champion

Kathryn Learwood

Playing a hands-on role in volunteering, forestry management, community activity and the everyday life of the reserve.
Aaron Browning
Director of Sirhowy Hill Woodlands C.I.C

Aaron Browning

Supporting the leadership of Sirhowy Hill Woodlands and helping shape the organisation’s future.
Stewart Sutherland
Core Volunteer

Stewart Sutherland

A valued volunteer helping support practical work, community effort and care for the woodland environment.
Monika Smirnow
Forest School & Wellbeing Leader

Monika Smirnow

Leading outdoor wellbeing experiences and helping people connect with nature through Forest School activity.

Would you like to get involved?

Whether you would like to volunteer, support community projects or simply learn more about the woods, we would love to hear from you.