
David led a remarkable life and had a notable career including the Chief Executive of English Nature and North York Moors National Park. Responsible for the improvement of relations between the Government's conservation advisors, farmers and landowners, he was at the forefront of the agricultural industry and as such became the Chairman for the Hill Farming Task Force
The Trust was launched in 2003 in honour of a highly regarded man, David Arnold Forster. His work has helped to promote the importance of sustainable upland hill farming and support this critical sector of the farming industry. The Trust was established to carry on his work following his untimely death in 2002.