Meet the Team
The passionate conservationists behind Community Nature Reserve, dedicated to creating wildlife-friendly communities and empowering local action for nature.
Core Team
Dr. Adrian Cooper
Co-Founder & Conservation Lead
Dr Adrian Cooper has been fascinated with wildlife and conservation since his early childhood. His academic background is within Geography where Adrian has specialized in the public engagement with conservation spaces in wilderness regions, coastal wetlands, and community-based conservation. In 1999, he was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Luke Smout
Co-Founder & PR/Marketing Specialist
Luke Smout is a PR and marketing specialist and passionate advocate for grassroots conservation in Felixstowe, Suffolk. He supports local nature projects through strategic communications, public engagement, and storytelling, helping communities understand how small, practical actions can deliver meaningful environmental change. Luke works to inspire others to create wildlife-friendly gardens and demonstrate the tangible impact of the Community Nature Reserve movement. He believes effective conservation begins locally, driven by people, place, and long-term commitment.
Become a Wildlife Ambassador
Join our growing network of passionate local champions and help create wildlife-friendly communities across the UK.
Build Your Community
Connect with like-minded residents in your area and lead local conservation efforts that make a real difference for wildlife.
Make a Lasting Impact
Help establish wildlife corridors in your town, creating safe havens for hedgehogs, bees, birds, and countless other species.
Gain Recognition
Your profile and achievements will be featured on our website, celebrating your contribution to grassroots conservation.
Access Support & Resources
Receive guidance, educational materials, and ongoing support from our core team and fellow ambassadors nationwide.
Our Mission
We believe that every garden, no matter how small, can make a difference for wildlife. By connecting gardens across communities, we're creating vital wildlife corridors and demonstrating that conservation starts at home. Our work combines academic expertise with practical community engagement to deliver real, measurable environmental change.