Andy Ford, Director of Nature and Climate Change
Andy Ford has built up more than 30 years’ experience in countryside management after graduating from Sunderland University with a degree in ecology.
He worked as a ranger and Nature Reserve Manager in Scotland, England and West Africa before joining the Cairngorms National Park Authority in 2005, becoming Director of Nature and Climate Change in 2021.
Andy leads our Conservation and Land Management teams, who cover a broad range of projects from nature-friendly farming and species work to peatland restoration and woodland creation.
Salary information
Name: Andy Ford
Job Title: Director of Nature and Climate Change
Grade: not applicable
Organisation: Cairngorms National Park Authority
Basic pay at rates as at 31 March 2024: £65,000 – £70,000
Notes: not applicable
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To contact a member of the Park Authority's staff, email [email protected] or call 01479 873 535. All correspondence addressed to individual staff or board members will then be passed to them directly.
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- Homeowner, Grantown on Spey
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- Member, Grantown Grammar school Parent Teacher Association
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Wildlife
The Cairngorms National Park is home to a quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species. Its rich habitats are a haven for an array of wildlife, from iconic birds to elusive plants and flowers.
Need to know
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What we do
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