After running his own retail business for over 10 years, Graham made the switch and began a career in the forestry sector in 2017, initially as a tree planter and then as a foreman, overseeing a range of projects. Originally from Belfast, he moved to Cumbria in 2020, working as a tree surgeon, and is currently a post-graduate student at Bangor University, studying for an MSc in Forestry through distance learning. At Cumbria Woodlands Graham is working on the Woodlands Futures project, focusing on woodland creation and management advice across the county. When he isn’t working, you can find him out skateboarding or out exploring the Lake District with his wife and their dog.