Who we are

Rainforest Saver has a special appeal to Charles as he has an interest in organic agriculture, a love of the natural world and a desire to help in the campaign to save the rainforest. He believes that the people that live in and around the rainforests must achieve a sustainable livelihood if there is to be a chance of preserving them. Outside the chartiy Charles runs his own garden design, planting and maintenance business and has a broad interest in sustainable development and the environment.

Tiiu has a keen interest in environmental issues and has previously been instrumental in running a children's club in aid of saving rainforests. Tiiu has a passion for science and she applies that background to understanding the scientific issues relevant to rainforests and alley cropping. Outside thhe charity she is now retired, owning and running a small craft business.

Antony Melville is a linguist by background but also a keen botanist and naturalist. He spent 25 years travelling the world selling books and translation rights for publishers, latterly as International Sales Director at Dorling Kindersley; thus learning enough Spanish to aid in communication talking to farmers about their use of Inga alley cropping in Honduras. He has recently completed an MSc in Environmental Technology at Imperial College.

Alan was drawn to the cause of Inga Alley Cropping because it is a researched and sustainable method which can help farmers to manage land in the long term, for their own benefit and that of the tropical rainforests, ultimately contributing to the health of local and global ecosystems as a whole. Outside the chartiy he runs a small web design business, serving local businesses in Edinburgh. He has a range of interests, foremost of which is camping and exploring in Scotland's own great outdoors. He is also interested in graphic design, photography, health, nutrition and current affairs.

Patrick has supported many environmental and human rights charities. He is a retired academic who has a degree in chemistry and psycohology. He has an interest in statistics and this was deemed to fit him for the post of treasurer of Rainforest Saver. Outside the chartiy his chief hobbies are gardening and chess.