Rachel Evans has taken up the post of regional director for south, west and mid-Wales.
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“The countryside is facing some very difficult times,” said Ms Evans.
“I have been extremely fortunate to have been brought up in a close-knit, traditional community where the countryside and the issues attached to it are a fundamental part of everybody’s day to day life.”
“If I can now, in some way, repay the countryside for all it has done for me then that would be very satisfying indeed. I am really looking forward to being part of the team creating a stronger Countryside Alliance for south Wales.”
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