It was with deep sadness that I heard of Jennifer’s death which was so unexpected. My thoughts are firstly with her family, she often spoke about how proud she was of her three children. Recently on a trip to the Netherlands Jenifer and I shared accommodation and she spoke of her daughter’s research into climate change – clearly a proud Mum who was always keen to talk about her family.

I have known Jenifer for the last 10 years through my work with the Wildlife Trusts in Wales. Over this time we would meet virtually but also in person at conferences and our internal Countries Committee meetings. We would discuss political advocacy and our work on devolved matters. Jenifer was a tour de force on farming, soils and the European Union. She spoke with real authority and passion and I know her influence and knowledge will be greatly missed.

I was speaking to a Scottish colleague recently and we have both been deeply saddened. Knowing Jenifer for so long although it is through work still makes you connected. The sudden loss of Jenifer has been hard to understand and I know this is being felt by many who knew Jenifer. We can only send our deepest condolences to the family and this extremely difficult time.

I know that all of Jenifer’s colleagues in Wales want to send their deepest condolences, she will be missed.