David Henderson Howat

David Howat has extensive experience of working within forestry and agriculture and currently holds the position of Head of Policy with Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS).

David’s current role involves the development and implementation of forestry policy in Scotland.

He has previously worked as a forest manager in the Central Scotland area and benefits from first-hand experience in dealing with the challenges faced in translating policy into action on the ground.

David has also acted as Director of Forestry Commission England and as Head of the Agricultural and Rural Development Division within the Scottish Government as well as working as a consultant to the United Nations Forum on Forests.

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