Jo Mitchell has been appointed Marketing Officer for Corporate Development at Sussex Wildlife Trust. She will be based at the Trust's headquarters at Woods Mill, Henfield.

Jo, who lives in Hove, graduated from Sussex University in 2001 with a 2:1 in Philosophy with English and American Studies. Her interests include writing and performing her own songs, photography, psychology and ethics.

She said, 'I have already made contact with many of our existing corporate partners and supporters and will be encouraging more businesses to take advantage of the benefits of working closely with the Trust.

'Today, more firms than ever before are aware of the need to protect habitats and the wildlife they support to safeguard the natural heritage we all share.

'We have an ongoing portfolio of projects from our highly successful schools programme catering for up to 8,500 primary and secondary pupils across the county to mobile phone recycling and otter holt building. One of the most popular benefits are the team building days led by qualified Trust staff on our nature reserves.'

If you would like further information about Sussex Wildlife Trust contact Jo Mitchell direct on 01273 497522, email: jomitchell@sussexwt.org.uk or visit our website www.sussexwt.org.uk/corprate.htm

Press enquiries: Amanda Solomon, Press Officer, Sussex Wildlife Trust,
Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9SD.
Tel: 01273-492630 Email: amandasolomon@sussexwt.org.uk