Based at the Devon County Council offices, Taw View, Barnstaple, the team of two and a half core staff plus project staff work for the National Landscape. The team help to deliver the Management Plan by: making things happen, working with partners, advising on planning, obtaining external funding, developing projects, engaging communities and businesses, delivering results and outcomes to make a difference.
Lead Officer – Joe Newberry
Joe joined the team in 2022 and now oversees the work of the National Landscape
Works Monday – Friday
National Landscape Lead Officer – Chrissie Ingle
A member of the team since Nov 2025 Chrissie’s area of work includes developing projects that support nature and climate resilience, and health and wellbeing, as well as monitoring landscape change. A North Devonian, she loves this area and can often be found walking her dog, hugging a twisty tree on the coast, or swimming in the sea.
Chrissie joined the Team in 2025
Works Monday – Thursday
People & Place Officer – Laura Carolan
A member of the team since 2018 areas of work include managing the Sustainable Development Fund and Access for All grant programmes. In addition you can contact her for all things relating to communications, engagement as well as Arts & Culture. In her spare time Laura can often be seen swimming, biking and running and takes part in triathlons around the world.
Works Monday – Thursday
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Farming & Land Management Officer – Jemima Western
Jemima joined the team in Oct 2025 to oversee the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme. Before joining us Jemima worked as a the Farm Engagement Officer for the Mendip Hills National Landscape team as well for Somerset Wildlife Trust as the Mendip Hills Farm Cluster Facilitator.
Works Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Farming & Land Management Officer – Karen Saunders
Karen joined the team in September 2026 to deliver the Farming in Protected Landscapes project alongside Jemima. Before joining Karen worked as a farm advisor for Westcountry Rivers Trust and has a background in agricultural research before that.
Works Tuesday – Thursday