Trees in a Pod

Adam Cormack is Head of Campaigning at the Woodland Trust, where he leads work on urban trees, ancient and veteran tree protection, and public policy. 

With a background in communications and over 15 years in the environmental sector, Adam is passionate about the intersection between people and nature. 

He has played a key role in bringing national attention to high-profile tree cases like the Whitewebbs Oak and is a leading voice in the movement for stronger legal protection for the UK’s most treasured trees.

Emma Cockshott is the co-director of Treetops Devegetation Services, a busy arboricultural company based in Lancashire. After starting her career in banking, Emma brought her organisational and leadership skills into the world of trees, helping to grow the family business into a trusted name working with councils, housing associations, and private clients across the North West.

Emma manages everything from emergency storm response to ongoing council contracts, and brings a practical, grounded perspective to arboriculture. Passionate about sustainability, she’s a strong advocate for timber reuse, local collaboration, and building long-term client relationships.

As one of the few women leading a business in a male-dominated industry, Emma is also keen to see more women and young people enter the arb world — and believes early education and community outreach are key.