International Steering Group


A range of specialists from across Europe, sharing skills and links into wider European networks form an independent project Steering Group. The group is brought together every six months to advise the team, review project progress, and guide the implementation of any pilot actions.

Read on to find out more about the individuals who make up the PROGRESS Steering Group.

  Name Country Specialisation
Prof.Dr. Ulrike Pröbstl Germany/Austria Landscape planning, recreation, conservation
Dr. Victoria Edwards United Kingdom Countryside recreation and environment
Martin Fitton United Kingdom National Park Network/environment, public enjoyment and sustainability
Dougal Driver . United Kingdom Rural economy, protected landscapes, forestry
Dr. Frank Søndergaard Jensen Denmark Multiple-use forestry, recreation, preferences
Ing. Ad Van Hees Netherlands Forest ecology/Forest management
Edouard Jacomet France Forest Management
Mme Anne-Françoise Pillias France Recreation in attractive and sensitives sites, project management
Jean Marie Petit France Recreation and carrying capacity, training of staff
Ir. Joseph Zwaenepoel Belgium Forest management/Natura2000 sites
Ir. Kris Vandekerkhove Belgium Forest ecologist, forest reserves
Willem Eckhardt Netherlands Nature and Landscape/ Projectleader Veluwe 2010