The Royal Parks appoints first Treescape Curator

Working across London’s eight historic Royal Parks, the role will be tasked with creating vibrant, exciting and climate-resilient landscapes for future generations.

The new Treescape Curator will lead the development of thriving, biodiverse and aesthetic treescapes that enhance the beauty of the parks’ historic green spaces, to help ensure that the parks remain beautiful, welcoming spaces where millions of visitors can enjoy connecting with nature.  

A key priority will be to future-proof the parks’ treescapes by selecting and protecting the right trees to adapt to the impact of climate change. The role will champion diversity in tree planting to strengthen resilience against the growing threat of pests and diseases and will ensure that the parks’ trees continue to provide habitat for many species - from insects to birds.

The Treescape Curator will also support The Royal Parks’ arboriculture team in ensuring that the parks’ trees are expertly maintained and protected.

Greg has worked as an Arboricultural Officer at the Royal Parks for eight years. He has previously held roles at Islington Council and delivered tree management services as a consultant for Epping Forest, The Inner and Middle Temple Gardens, City of London, Alexandra Palace and Dulwich Estates. 

He said: 

“This is an exciting new direction for the charity, and I am delighted to be appointed to this new role.

“We are living through a climate emergency, and it’s vital that we rethink how we care for and manage the parks’ trees and consider which species and cultivars we plant to ensure that the treescapes of the future continue to flourish.

“My goal is to conserve and enhance existing treescapes but also to diversify the species we plant next, to build greater resilience and to create a visually exciting treescape.

“A key task will also be to engage with the latest research and collaborate with tree experts and organisations across the sector, to share knowledge and drive excellence in how we shape the treescapes of tomorrow.

“I’m equally passionate about inspiring visitors to discover, learn about, and appreciate everything that the many thousands of trees within the Royal Parks offer, from their beauty, to the vital habitats they provide for wildlife.”