Jessica is responsible for the development and delivery of the Red Rose Forest Community Strategy and Action Plan, ensuring that community participation is central to all areas of the Forest Partnership’s work. As part of this, Jessica co-ordinates the Red Rose Forest Community Network, the key delivery mechanism for community involvement in the Red Rose Forest area. The Network consists of over 150 committed members and delivers a range of community engagement projects as well as providing a Training and Skills Share programme for people dealing directly with communities.