1. Curriculum Vitae - Roger James Goulding
Ottery St Mary
Exeter
Devon
Contact Email: rogergoulding@googlemail.com
Current Positions
National Advisor
Environment Agency, Head Office (2011 – Now)
Manage innovative national programme of bathing water projects for
Defra to aid rapid improvements before tighter EU standards are
enacted in 2015.
During 2012/13 responsible for budget of 1.6million, national co-
ordination of big society pilots, cost-benefit process to shape future
bathing water investment, trials of new technology and other
solutions to rapidly improve bathing water quality.
National stakeholder, media & issues management.
Heritage Lottery Fund Committee Member & Ambassador
SW Region (2007-2013)
1 of 7 Committee Members for South West England which determine
all Heritage Lottery Applications for between 100k – 2 million, plus
recommendations to the Board of Trustees for all applications over 2
million, Parks for People & Landscape Partnership Programmes.
Regular public speaker and ambassador, visiting projects, act as
dignitary for launches, openings and for pre-committee assessments
(average 20 visits per annum).
Green & Blue Flag Judge
(2003 – Now)
More than 8 years as Green Flag Judge representing Civic Trust, now
Keep Britain Tidy to assess high status pubic parks and open spaces in
the South West of England. Two years as Blue Flag Judge for coastal
resorts.

2. Previous Experience
Association of Inland Navigation
National Policy Advisor Recreation & Navigation
Authorities National Conference
2010 Environment Agency, Head Office (2009-2011)
 Led review of all Environment Agency Navigation holdings to identify
economic opportunities to diversify or maximise community and
commercial returns.
 Commissioned study to evaluate the social & economic value of all
Environment Agency waterways throughout England & Wales
 Negotiated and set up new block licence for British Rowing. Re-
negotiated British Canoe Union licence arrangements for EA & BW
waterways.
 Assisted the Head of Navigation, Defra & British Waterways to
examine, explore and represent to the Minister the challenges and
Address to Waterways Minister,
opportunities that would be faced in transferring all EA navigations to
Richard Benyon MP & 400
delegates on opportunities to the new Waterways Charity when it was to be formed by legislation
integrate ‘Big Society’ into (as one of the first demonstrations of ‘Big Society’ by the new
everyday operations & practices. coalition Government).
 Commissioned national studies to evaluate the use of all inland &
coastal waters for different recreational activities.
 Commissioned research into the economic benefits of restoring the
Bedford to Milton Keynes waterway.
 Founder & funding partner for the Blue Gym Initiative with Dept for
Health, Natural England & Peninsula Medical School – to research and
promote the benefits of being active around water
Regional Strategic Planning of
Water Related Recreation – SW National Policy Advisor Recreation
Enjoying Water Launch Environment Agency, Head Office (2005- 2009)
 Responsible for Regional Strategic Planning of water-based
recreation in Wales, South West England & East Anglia. Then rolled
out to NW, London/SE, Midlands & North East. More than 25,000
stakeholders involved in determining plans which captured miss
matches between supply and demand, key challenges and
opportunities in each region. As a result of Wales plan – since 2008
the Welsh Government’s SPLASH FUND has provided 1.2M to improve
recreation opportunities around water. In the South West of England
Lord Chris Smith (EA Chair), – Inland Active hubs at have been developed with 10M of RDPE funds.
Huw Irranca-Davies (Defra
Minister) & Sarah Ayton (Gold  National pilot to evaluate impact of recreation in estuarine
Olympian) environments to reduce conflict between conservation and
recreation interests
Access to Water Launch -
Waveney  Study to develop model to assess perceptual carrying capacity of
estuaries for water-based recreation.
 First use of dedication under s16 of the Countryside & Rights of
Way Act to provide access to inland water.
 Project Manager for high reputation Defra Pilot – Access to Water
(to test feasibly of setting up voluntary water access agreements).
This provided Government’s position when there were calls for new
legislation to provide legal access to all inland water (still
Government position – by agreement). Negotiated and secured 4
canoe Access Agreements with over 500 landowners on the Teme,
Mersey, Wear & Waveney. A total of 70km access routes for
John Edmunds (EA Board Member), unpowered craft. Project management included more than 0.6M of
Barry Gardiner (Minister for
Culture Media & Sport) & Jim capital infrastructure improvements to enable use of routes by all
Knight (Minister for Defra) launch abilities (marketing & access/egress infrastructure now owned and
Waveney Agreement & findings maintained by others).

3. Elected member of  Contributed towards Forum debates, decisions on access issues and
Dartmoor National Park priorities across the National Park (2007-2009).
Access Forum
Recreation & Biodiversity Officer
Environment Agency
Devon Area (2003-2004)
Developed and seed funded partnership,
community, recreation and biodiversity based
projects (attracted total 470k over 18months,
Land between the Moors, DART centre, Exe
canoe loops, archaeological dig & study etc)
Socio-economic study into the use and value of
Bathing Waters in South West to help justify
Local Authority management/investment
Opened up Environment Agency land for new
amenity & educational use
Helped communities play a part in determining
the future of sites
2003 – left East Anglia – Had done everything I’d set out to do at Forest Heath DC & very motivated to move
jobs so that my young family could have opportunity to grow up in quality natural & cultural environment
of the South West of England
Made Honorary Commander
United States Air Force (2002)
After involving more than 6000 American serviceman
and their families in community projects over 4
years (4500 volunteer days) made Honorary
Commander of 100th Maintenance Squadron (working
with community groups and in local villages and
towns where lived).
Chairman – Old School House Nursery,
Social Enterprise (2001 – 2003)
Chair of Community Charity employing 8 members
of staff and leasing building to provide pre-school
childcare for more than 80 families. Responsible for
all aspects of leading a small team, including staff
appointment, fundraising, policy development,
Ofstead inspections etc

4. Countryside Manager
Countryside Planning Officer
Countryside Access Officer/Planning Technician
Forest Heath District Council (1991 – 2003)
John Craven helps
Responsible for managing a countryside & parks service
launch the ‘Go for
which provided all biodiversity, landscape and rights of Green’ Initiative
way advice to planning & legal services. Developed and
David Bellamy opens protected the rights of way network and managed over
Aspal Close LNR 200ha of country parks, parks, green spaces, riverside
areas. 5 staff, 12 volunteer wardens, education
outreach, countryside activity programme, community
support & facilitation.
Acquired and designated (with local community
committees) a set of new Local Nature Reserves under
Wildspace LNR programme (included ancient wood-
pasture, wet woodland & heathland).
Service provided Local Plan Policy on access, nature
conservation & landscape, District Biodiversity Plan,
enforcement of wildlife & hedgerow legislation and
ensured protection of large Heathland at centre of
major settlement, eventually designated as a SSSI.
Ran ‘Go for Green’ a 80k a year community action
fund. Not just grants, but mentored and provided
practical support to help communities successfully plan
and deliver more than 230 amenity, nature and cultural
heritage projects (i.e. restoring town ponds,
developing BMX tracks, picnic areas, wildlife zones in
schools, river restoration, heritage trails, hedge laying
courses, wildflower meadows, art & sculpture trails
etc).
Set up district ‘Walking to Health’ programme
Provided 3 year programme for offenders at Highpoint
prison to regain their self-respect by securing trust,
respect and appreciation of others whilst participating
in community projects.
Attracted more than 750k funding over 8 years to
develop tourism and improved access to countryside &
heritage sites (Brandon Country Park, riverside areas,
Warreners Lodge etc).
Improved rights of way network and
provided new cycle, horse riding
routes, heritage trails and circular
walks throughout district.
Member of Suffolk Biodiversity
Network, Institute of Public Rights
of Way Officers & Countryside
Management Association.

5. Conservation &  For Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Local Wildlife Sites near to where I lived &
Environmental as group leader at Foxburrow Farm Environmental Education Centre
Education Volunteer (where I met my wife)
Early experiences (3yrs)  Produced promotional material on employment & tourism of Mid Suffolk
(as graphic designer/planning technician)
 Produced mechanical & electrical drawings at Satellite tracking station
 Visualiser/graphic designer for marketing and promotional campaigns
(Advertising Agency).
Conference speeches, papers & journals
Exe Disturbance Study & Exe Estuary SPA Footprint Ecology Commissioned & funded by
and Dawlish Warren SAC Overarching Environment Agency in 2009 via
Report Relating to Strategic Planning and Exe Estuary Management
Impacts from Recreation (2011) Partnership (under Enjoying
Water)
Conference - The future for inland AINA Annual Conference – Speech: Sowing the seed of
waterways: Opportunities within civil Association of Inland Civic Society Solutions -
society - 16/11/2010, The Institute Of Navigation Authorities Opportunities to integrate ‘Big
Physics, Portland Place, London Society’ into everyday
operations & practices.
Fal & Helford Estuary perpetual Coast (Cornwall Sustainable Commissioned & funded by EA,
recreation carrying capacity study – trial Tourism) in partnership with Cornwall
process that can be replicated for any AONB & Harbour Authority
water body (2010)
Seminar - Inside Outdoors (fresh ISPAL - Institute for Sport, Importance of Blue Space – On
innovations in utilizing both indoor and Parks & Leisure (now CIMSPA behalf of EA & Blue Gym
outdoor spaces) - 09/11/2010, Assembly - chartered institute for the
Rooms, Newcastle Upon Tyne management of sport and
physical activity)
National Social & Economic Valuation of 100% Cotton Commissioned for EA
Environment Agency Waterways (2010)
National Survey of Recreational Use of all 100% Cotton Commissioned for EA
Inland & Coastal Waters (2010)
Seminar – Spring Outdoors for a Healthier ISPAL (now CIMSPA) Importance of Blue Space – On
Life (Promoting new and innovative ideas behalf of EA & Blue Gym
to get healthy) -24/03/2010 Highpoint
Conference Centre, Leicester
Conference – Healthy Environment, Dorset Wildlife Trust Role of cultural & natural
Healthy People (exploring the social environment in inspiring young
benefits of wildlife and the natural people to take action and grow
environment) – 29/09/2009 The skills, confidence & role in
Lighthouse, Poole society (Heritage Lottery Fund)
Adapting to climate change: Recreation Environment Agency Short public summary document
& Navigation Environment Agency, Bristol, to highlight climate change
UK. (2009) risks & adaptation actions
Enjoying water: a strategy for water The University of Brighton, Produced on behalf of steering
based recreation in the East of England, Rubicon Associates, group of Environment Agency,
2009-2014. Environment Agency, Bristol, Plumpton College, G & L British Waterways, Natural
UK. (summary) Hughes and Exegesis England, Sport England, GO-

6. East in consultation with East of
Strategic Priorities for Water Related England Regional Development
Recreation in the East of England Agency and East of England
Regional Assembly
(August 2009)
Enjoying water: a strategy for water The University of Brighton, Produced for the Environment
based recreation in the South West, Countryside and Community Agency in association with a
2009-2014. Research Council & Exegesis steering group form British
Environment Agency, Bristol, UK. Waterways, Natural England,
(summary) South West Regional
Development Agency, Sport
England in association with
Full report (same name) January 2009
Government Office for the
South West.
A better place to play in Wales: Wales’ The University of Brighton, Produced for the Environment
strategy for water related recreation G & L Hughes Ltd and Agency and a steering group of
2008-2012. (summary) ExeGesIS SDM Ltd British Waterways, Countryside
Council for Wales, Environment
Environment Agency, Cardiff, UK
Agency Wales, Forestry
Commission Wales, Sports
A strategic plan for water related Council for Wales, Visit Wales,
recreation in Wales EA, Bristol, UK (2008) Welsh Government & Welsh LGA
A better place to play: putting voluntary The University of Brighton Study undertaken for Defra at
canoe access agreements in place the specific request of the
Environment Agency, Bristol, UK Minister for Landscape,
(summary) Biodiversity & Rural Affairs
Putting pilot voluntary canoe access
agreements in place Environment Agency,
Bristol (2007)
Article in Countryside Recreation, vol 15, Countryside Recreation Canoe Access – How to get
No 1 Spring 2007 – Water Recreation Network access to new stretches of
water (p7-9)
Open Access management bulletin, issue 7 Countryside Agency Anything you canoe...
dedication of water access
under s16 CROW (p5)
South West Bathing Waters Study (2005) South West Tourism Led Socio-economic benefits
study of bathing waters in the
South West (partners – Sport
England, National Trust, Parkin
Estates & Teignbridge DC)
Relevant Education  Diploma in Countryside Management, Birkbeck College,
University of London (whilst at FHDC)
 Cert. Countryside Recreation, Otley College (FHDC)
Other Interests & Values/Motivations
Still play Rugby for Sidmouth 2nds
Enjoying & sharing the wonders of culture & natural heritage with my family
Improve opportunities for people to access, enjoy the outdoors & our cultural heritage
Since very early on in my career I've been passionate to drive, improve & extend opportunities for everyone
(regardless of background, experience etc) to enjoy, appreciate, celebrate and hopefully play their own part
in caring for our special wildlife, landscapes, places, rich traditions or cultural heritage. Part of this

7. probably comes from my own love for nature & history, and a feeling that everyone should have an
opportunity to experience the wonderful things our natural and cultural heritage have to offer.
Giving young people opportunities - Always been very committed in both employed and voluntary positions
to help ensure young people (in particular) get a taste of different experiences, that their background or
situation may not afford (introduction to nature, countryside, heritage, music, art, team sports and
opportunities to play positive part of communities), everything that enriches our lives and helps us grow.
Again the motivation, I guess, is down to fact I was brought up by single parent with much younger sibling. I
had to be quite self-reliant and found solace undertaking many of these activities (a childhood swaying in
tree tops, wading along streams, building camps in hedgerows). For more formal activities I was often
encouraged, inspired or aided by others I was fortunate to spend time with (my grandfather, friends of the
family, leaders of local teams/clubs etc). Increasingly a growing number of our younger generations have
not been fortunate to either have enough freedom to discover the natural world for themselves or have the
doors opened for them by others.
Finally.....Enthusiastic and passionate about things I believe in!