Ben Parkes

Jersey Trees for Life

Ben Parkes manages Jersey Trees for Life's tree planting, hedgerow restoration and woodland management programmes, working across a wide range of sites from community projects to public woodlands and arboreta. An experienced lands manager, he has helped deliver large-scale planting and habitat restoration initiatives throughout Jersey. His session will explore the principles of tree selection and how choosing the right species can improve resilience, biodiversity and long-term success.