John Pemberton

John was born in Hampshire and chose to return to live in the New Forest twenty years ago.  His career was in the computer software industry, where over twenty five years he built a company with clients in more than 150 countries.  Since retiring in 2000 he has been involved in: managing the herd of farmed red deer and the livery stable on his farm, researching the history of the property within the Forest since medieval times, archaeological excavation, mentoring start-up and early stage technology companies, and being one of the founders of a group in the Forest encouraging transition to renewable energy and sustainable living. He is passionate about the preservation of the Forest and the enjoyment he gets from walking, cycling and riding horses in it.

National Park Authority Committees and Panels

Resources and Performance Committee

Represents Authority on following external organisations

New Forest Ninth Centenary Trust – Trustee
RMS Steering Group (as reserve)

Involvement with external organisations (other than through Authority)

Avon Valley Archaeological Society
Hampshire Field Club and Archaeological Society
New Forest Access Forum
New Forest History and Archaeological Society
New Forest Equestrian Association
New Forest Transition