OUR STORY
Independent environmental advice, quality seed and responsible conservation for the future.
We support farmers and landowners across the UK to put in place whole-farm and estate environmental and conservation plans, and to deliver stewardship and agri-environment schemes, biodiversity net gain, carbon and natural capital enhancement, while navigating the complexities of balancing food production, nature restoration, and climate resilience.
Oakbank was established in 2004, when we saw an opportunity to work more closely with farmers and landowners to make the best use of agri-environment schemes to deliver for our soils, air and water quality and biodiversity. From small beginnings, the team has grown significantly - now covering everything from seed mixes to expert, strategic advice for farmland and woodland wildlife habitat creation projects.
In 2011, we were granted the Royal Warrant as conservation seed suppliers to Her Majesty The Queen and in 2025, we received the Royal Warrant to King Charles.
As part of the Velcourt Group, we are combining decades of expertise in managing farms and rural estates, preserving and maximising forests and woodlands and enhancing wildlife habitats to develop a new approach to multifunctional land use that supports both nature recovery and food production.
We are excited about the future and working with you, as together we can restore the UK’s natural capital, and integrate nature-based solutions with productive, resilient farming systems - for a healthier countryside for generations to come.
MEET THE TEAM
Managing Director
Ana Reynolds
Ana is a new entrant to a mixed family farm in Northamptonshire, ADOPT fund facilitator and committee member of BASE-UK.
07387 015 465
Director
Tim Furbank
Tim co-founded Oakbank after a career in agronomy and conservation. He’s passionate about countryside, sport and rural sustainability. He is on the judging panel for several prestigious shooting awards.
07843 378 702
Head of Operations
Phil Jarvis
Phil is a Chartered Environmentalist, combining hands-on farming experience with environmental land management expertise. His career has included over 20 years with the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust’s Allerton Project and senior roles within Albanwise.
07703 203536
Senior Seed & Habitat Advisor
Ryan Peach
Ryan is the seed specialist, with knowledge on game cover and environmental seed and key establishment and management techniques.
07540 184 927
Regenerative Agriculture Advisor
Harry Moffat
Harry specialises in regenerative farming - advising on cover crops, environmental schemes and soil health.
07497 617 445
Office & Accounts Manager
Charlotte Abbott
Responsible for all office administration and accounts. If you have any queries relating to invoices, payments or deliveries, get in touch with Charlotte.
01480 890686
Office & Accounts Administrator
Hanne Merckaert
Hanne helps with all the administration and ensures that the team runs efficiently!
01480 890686
Trainee Advisor
Roberta Hutton
Roberta has joined Oakbank on a one-year placement from Harper Adams.
07778 091 743
Senior Farm Environment & Stewardship Advisor
Harold Makant
Harold brings deep land management and environmental scheme expertise from Natural England, offering trusted, practical advice to farms and estates across the UK.
07379 285 818
Senior Farm Environment & Conservation Advisor
Ann Gibson
Ann is one of our environmental scheme experts, adding her knowledge of on-farm funding opportunities to the team.
07484 051 976
Senior Farm Environment & Stewardship Advisor
Ethan Powell
Ethan is an expert in farm conservation and is both FACTS and BASIS (Conservation) qualified.
07376 254 845
Farm Environment & Stewardship Advisor
Rory Saunders
Rory has extensive knowledge of regenerative agriculture and all-things stewardship. He is a registered BASIS Environment Advisor.
07484 017 738
Farm Environment & Stewardship Advisor
Archie Humphreys
Archie has a wealth of experience in a wide range of services, such as enhancing environmental assets of land and water quality.
07890 405 629
Woodland Division Manager
Ross Guyton
Ross has decades of forestry, arboriculture and estate management expertise across the UK and abroad.
07741 655 785
Woodland & Arboricultural Consultant
Sam Jackson
Sam is a forestry expert and covers all services Oakbank provides - from tree risk management to woodland creation.
07787 024 274
Woodland Consultant
Dan Small
Dan has extensive knowledge in forestry and is brilliant at adapting woodlands for game benefits, as well as providing timber income.
07399 161 088
Woodland Consultant
Tom Penrose
Tom is based in East Anglia and helps landowners to establish long-term woodland plans for timber income as well as boosting biodiversity.
07497 617 451
LOOKING TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
Current opportunities will be listed on the Careers page when they arise. To be notified, make sure that you are subscribed to our monthly Newsletter!
By appointment
to His Majesty the King
Conservation Seed Supplier
Oakbank Game & Conservation Ltd
Cambridgeshire