I joined Wildhub to connect with a wider range of people who are also interested in collaborating on work to progress nature recovery. I am a nature conservation professional, currently CEO of an eNGO. Based in the UK but interested in expanding my networks not only in the UK but also internationally. I hope I can learn from others particularly in the area of creating new economic models which recognise the essential foundation provided by the natural environment. I am also very interested in the interface between nature and technology such as Space4Nature Space4Nature | Surrey Wildlife Trust
As the author of the Natural Capital Investment Plan for Surrey natural-capital-investment-plan-for-surrey.pdf I hope I can contribute thoughts, ideas and opportunities to collaborate.
I have been privileged to dedicate over 26 years to Surrey Wildlife Trust, becoming Chief Executive in February 2019. My leadership is rooted in forging impact-driven partnerships and delivering innovative, meaningful projects that connect communities, landscapes, and policy.
A co-author of the Natural Capital Investment Plan for Surrey, I continue to shape the future of conservation through strategic roles, including Chair of Nature South East and Trustee of The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. I am a Fellow of Royal Holloway, University of London. My previous board-level contributions span the Surrey Hills Society, Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership, and the Ecosystems Knowledge Network, where I served as Chair.
I lead the Trust’s ambitious ‘Restoring Surrey’s Nature’ strategy, aiming to create a thriving, connected living landscape across the county—from hedgerows and rivers to nature reserves and green corridors. I am particularly passionate about the emerging interface between nature and technology, exemplified by the award of a £1.5M Space4Nature partnership project in collaboration with the University of Surrey, Buglife, and Painshill Park Trust.
With a forward-thinking approach to nature finance, I am actively developing investment markets that support ecological recovery. Under my leadership, the Trust recently secured £1.3M in Biodiversity Net Gain transactions—helping to turn natural capital into lasting impact.
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Welcome to WildHub, Sarah Jane!
We’re delighted to have you join our community. It’s inspiring to hear about your work and your passion for progressing nature recovery both in the UK and internationally.
If you’d like, a great next step would be to start a discussion in the community - it’s a wonderful way to spark conversations and connect with members who share your interests.
We’re excited about the ideas and collaboration opportunities you may bring, and we look forward to supporting your journey on WildHub!
Welcome to WildHub, Sarah Jane!
We’re delighted to have you join our community. Your dedication to nature recovery and your leadership at Surrey Wildlife Trust are truly inspiring. With over 26 years of experience shaping conservation through partnerships, policy, and innovative projects, your expertise will be invaluable here.
It’s exciting to see your passion for bridging nature and technology through initiatives like Space4Nature, as well as your pioneering work on the Natural Capital Investment Plan for Surrey. Your forward-thinking approach to nature finance and biodiversity net gain shows how ecological recovery can be supported by sustainable economic models, something many of us are eager to learn more about.
We look forward to engaging with your ideas, collaborating across borders, and exploring opportunities to connect conservation with innovation. Welcome aboard and thank you for bringing your vision and energy to WildHub!