Julian Pitt

After graduating from Bangor Julian worked in the Forestry Commission in Scotland before switching to a career as a town planner in local government and then the Civil Service. He has explored the Snowdonia National Park on holiday every year since childhood but is a relatively new member of the Society, joining after moving to Deganwy with his wife Kay in 2017. Still a chartered planner, he wants to use his experience to try to ensure that future development in the National Park avoids harm and wherever possible makes a positive contribution to conserving the area’s special qualities.

David Archer

Now retired, David previously worked for the Snowdonia National Park Authority. His interests include landscape and wildlife conservation, and a low carbon economy.

He lives in Llandecwyn and enjoys walking and climbing in the British hills and further afield.

Sue Beaumont

Sue spent much of her career abroad working for the British Council on cultural relations and educational opportunities. Now retired she is a keen walker and cyclist and loves art. Sue cares deeply about how we conserve and enhance Snowdonia’s environment and heritage and the importance of advocacy, practical action and partnership.

Bob Lowe

Bob has been a member of the Society for over 35 years. He is a retired chartered town planner and development surveyor who worked for CCW as its National Parks Liaison Officer, north west Area Manager and Head of Recreation and Access; prior to this he had worked as a senior development control officer for the old Snowdonia National Park Committee. He is an advocate of the need to make National Parks relevant in the 21st century to visitors and local residents alike as sources of sustainable enjoyment, social and economic development. He holds a number of voluntary Trustee and Director posts with organisations in Gwynedd concerned with the terrestrial and marine environment, their enjoyment and conservation.

Jacob Buis

Originally from the Netherlands, Jacob Buis now owns and runs the guest house in Betws-y-Coed that he and his wife, Ghislaine, stayed in on their honeymoon in 1991. Having studied Forestry and History at Wageningen Agricultural University, Jacob has served as a member of the Provincial Government (Provinciale Staten) of Utrecht with responsibility for the Countryside and Transport & Traffic; also as Deputy Director of Bosschap, the Dutch industrial board for forestry, nature conservation and timber production. He has published books on these subjects. Jacob’s main hobbies are walking, history and music.

Jane Parry-Evans

After graduating in Mathematics, Jane worked as a Tutor and Researcher at Bangor University before commencing a career in Social Housing as Head of Information and Communications Technology.  Jane and her partner have renovated a number of properties in North Wales, including a grade II* listed Snowdonia farmhouse where they now live and manage a holiday letting business in converted outbuildings.  Jane is keen to support the Welsh language and developments that will benefit the economy of rural communities but that will not have an adverse impact on the landscape.  As a member of the Discovering Old Welsh Houses Group, the National Trust and Historic Houses, Jane is committed to preserving and promoting the architectural heritage of Snowdonia.

Mathew Teasdale

A new trustee, Mathew Teasdale is a long standing YHA Manager, having run hostels in and around Snowdonia since 2004.  Formerly a Sociology and Politics graduate, and briefly a Police Officer, he is a keen advocate of the health and well being benefits of the natural environment.

Working in the hospitality sector, he is keen to strive for a balance between conserving the exceptional qualities of the National Park whilst promoting responsible tourism, economically viable local employment, and sustainable local communities.

Now living in Conwy with his young family, Mathew enjoys the simple pleasures of walking, reading and pottering when work and family life allows.

Richard Neale

I have spent all my life in and around Snowdonia and have devoted much of my 40-year career in countryside conservation to its care. Starting as a trainee warden on the Carneddau estate in the late 70s, I carried out a range of roles for the National Trust throughout Wales, including over 10 years leading the Trust’s work in Snowdonia & Llŷn. My personal interest in wildlife, local history, mountaineering and other outdoor pursuits all stem from my love of Eryri, and I am passionate about its conservation as a living landscape. My ambitions for the Society are to support its efforts in championing the role of farmers in restoring wildlife and tackling climate change, and enhancing its relevance to local Welsh-speaking communities.

Denis McAteer

Having been brought up in Blaenau Ffestiniog I returned to North Wales as a college Principal.  For ten years I was a member of the Snowdonia National Park Authority which included membership of their Planning Committee and chairing the Snowdonia Disability Equality Forum.  For eight years I was a lay member and Vice-Chairman of the Gwynedd Local Health Board with a particularly interested in public health and the financing of the health services.

As a walks leader for The Ramblers I have led many walks in Snowdonia and I have had numerous roles with Ramblers Cymru including Chairman and President of Wales at different times.  I am currently Vice-President of Ramblers Cymru and President of North Wales Ramblers.

With my interests in education and health matters I would like to see more of the population enjoying the outdoors to improve their fitness and learn about their countryside and its conservation.