About the Women's Upland Network
From Conversation to Community
The Women’s Upland Network is a Heather Trust initiative and was borne from a conversation between Viv Gill (Chair, The Heather Trust), Emily Taylor (Heather Trust Board member) and Katrina Candy (Director, The Heather Trust) in 2024 during which they recognised the need to celebrate the contribution of women in shaping our incredible uplands.
Viv Gill
Emily Taylor
Katrina Candy
A founding group was formed, bringing together women with diverse interests and experiences from across the UK, to drive this initiative forward. Today, this ten-strong group is building a supportive and long-term network that celebrates the diversity of women’s contributions and the challenges they continue to face in these remote and beautiful landscapes.
The Women’s Upland Network provides visibility, skills development and peer support for women who want to connect, collaborate and lead within the UK upland sector. Through events, networking, shared learning and storytelling, WUN strengthens the voice and impact of women in agriculture, conservation and rural industries.
Connection
Building a network where women in upland communities can meet, share experiences, collaborate and grow professionally.
Empowerment
Providing tools, knowledge and opportunities to develop skills, leadership and confidence among the women in our uplands.
Visibility
Celebrating women across upland sectors and showcasing members, businesses and projects to raise and inspire others.
Meet the Founders
A diverse group of women from across the UK’s uplands, bringing experience in farming, conservation and rural enterprise, united to champion and support women in upland communities.
Read their profiles by clicking their portraits below
Meet the Founders
A diverse group of women from across the UK’s uplands, bringing experience in farming, conservation and rural enterprise, united to champion and support women in upland communities.