The new non-executive commissioner of the Forestry Commission has been appointed for a three-year term.
By Royal Warrant, His Majesty King Charles III appointed Arthur “Jo” Bradwell as the new commissioner.
Bradwell’s three-year term as forestry commissioner commenced on February 19, 2024.
The Forestry Commission is a non-ministerial government department that aims to help the government achieve its tree planting objectives.
The commission is responsible for protecting, expanding and promoting the sustainable management of woodlands in society and the environment.
The non-executive commissioners play a pivotal role in establishing a strong, sustainable future for the organisation, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said.
Bradwell is the owner and director of Norbury Park.
He has been instrumental in setting up the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) which has worked towards increasing woodland cover and transforming farmland crops to mob grazing with cattle, Defra said.
He was also the winner of the 2018 Royal Forestry Society Sylva trophy and the 2018 Peter Savill award.
This appointment has been made in accordance with the Ministerial Governance Code on Public Appointments, Defra said.
All appointments have been made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.
