Our experts

Our experts are specialists in everything from butterflies to chair conservation, and you can meet some of them here

Our experts

Matthew Oates, our specialist on nature, holding a pair of binoculars

National specialist on nature Matthew Oates

Learn more about Matthew Oates and his passion for nature and wildlife.

Area ranger Kate Martin

Kate Martin, our area ranger at Formby, Liverpool talks about her love of wild places.

Alan Power, Garden and Estate Manager at Stourhead

Garden and estate manager Alan Power

Alan is garden and estates manager at Stourhead and talks about his dream job.

Josh Day National Trust Ranger and Panasonic Photography Ambassador

North Devon Ranger & Panasonic Photography Ambassador Josh Day

Meet Josh Day, a ranger for North Devon who combines his love of the coast with his passion for photography by acting as our Panasonic Photography Ambassador.

Coast and marine adviser Phil Dyke

Phil Dyke, our coast and marine adviser talks about his role advising us on our shifting shoreline.

Ksynia Marko, Textile Conservator at the National Trust's Textile Conservation Studio on the Blickling Estate, Norfolk

Textile conservation adviser Ksynia Marko

Textile and conservation adviser Ksynia Marko, works on preserving our important collections.

Environmental adviser Keith Jones

Keith Jones, our environmental adviser, is involved in renewable energy and sustainability.

Garden conservation expert Ian Wright

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in our gardens? Ian Wright, consultancy manager and lead gardens adviser in the South West region, reveals all.

Farm manager Richard Morris

Richard Morris, farm manager at Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire tells us about his involvement in the MyFarm project.

David Taylor, Curator of pictures and sculpture

Curator of pictures and sculpture David Taylor

David Taylor is our curator of pictures and sculpture and an expert in the work of Sir Peter Lely.

Meet David