Keith Weed CBE, President of the RHS, said: \u201cWe are very excited about the appointment of Clare as the next director general of the RHS.<\/p>\n You may also like<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> \u201cThe RHS has been leading the way championing the difference we can all make through gardens and growing plants to create positive change, mitigate against the climate and biodiversity crises and help our health and wellbeing \u2013 these are topics that Clare is also passionate about and throughout her career she has believed in connecting people with nature. We have 200 years of gardening knowledge at the RHS and more than anything we love sharing everything we\u2019ve learnt to help people garden and enjoy gardens.<\/p>\n \u201cWith Clare\u2019s vision, leadership and creativity, I\u2019m looking forward to everyone at the RHS working together to make the charity an even bigger force for good in gardening and helping the planet through people and plants.\u201d<\/p>\n Matterson has been a keen gardener and member of the RHS for nearly 30 years and\u00a0 believes gardening has the power to foster an important connection to the natural world, giving everyone the chance to learn from nature whether from their own plot, a community garden or a simple window box.<\/p>\n Matterson, who was awarded her CBE for services to public engagement in science, said: \u201cIt is both an honour and a joy to be the next DG of the RHS.<\/p>\n \u201cThe RHS is an organisation that matters and can make a real difference to the world. Gardens have such a huge role to play to shape a more positive future. It is in our gardens that we find answers for people and planet, for community, for inclusion and for wellbeing.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m delighted to be the person who will lead the RHS to show how through our gardens and plants, however big or small, urban or rural, we can all have a direct experience and connection with nature.\u201d<\/p>\n![\""RHS\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/18\/2021\/09\/IMG_4887-fa16dcd.jpg?quality=45&resize=556,556"\" "\\"\"IMG_4887\"\\"\/")
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