Helen joined the CLA in 2018 and is a Rural Adviser with over 25 years’ experience in the land based sector.
Prior to joining the CLA Helen worked for a conservation NGO for 20 years, with direct responsibility for managing over 2,500 acres of land. Key areas of responsibility included land management contracts, agri-environment schemes and other rural based grants, FBT’s, handling neighbour issues, public access and health & safety. Outside of work Helen runs her own rural business, a field-to-fork enterprise selling rare breed meats and charcuterie direct to the public from her own livestock.
She advises on a wide range of areas to do with land management, rural grants and livestock.
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19/08/2019
This guidance note provides advice on the planning policy context and government guidance for rural workers’ dwellings by reference to the National...
02/08/2019
Housing development is one of the most significant challenges currently facing the country. This is likely to result in more development...
22/07/2019
This guidance note covers the requirement for EPCs for buildings being let or sold. It has been updated to July 2019.
01/07/2019
Agriculture and land use contributes to around 10% of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon accounting on farms is one of the best ways to...
27/06/2019
This is the only substantive guidance written from the point of view of owners of heritage and traditional buildings. It covers ways of cutting...
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