Scott "Murph" first started his career in HR and health and safety compliance over 20 years ago. After  experiencing health issues as a result of his weight and unhealthy  lifestyle he joined ‘Slimming World’ and lost 5 stone. This inspired  him to want to help others to improve their health and well-being.   He worked as a ‘Slimming World Consultant’ and went on to  become a qualified Personal Trainer.  In 2021 Scott discovered  ‘MovNat’ which opened his eyes to his connection with his body  and the natural world. He went on to achieve certification as a Level  1 MovNat instructor. In 2025, Scott moved to the forest of Dean to  live with his partner in the woods and took the leap to leave the  corporate world and set up ‘Feral Roots’.  He is passionate about  off grid living and loves developing his woodland management skills.

Gemma studied a degree in Environmental Sustainability and her first job was working for BTCV,  a conservation charity, where she supported Adults with Learning Difficulties to access OCN Entry  qualifications in Gardening and Bird Watching. As part of this role she  also co-ordinated local volunteers to carry out conservation activities.  She later went on to work as a Learning Support Assistant for children  with special needs. In 2007 Gemma become a qualified teacher and  taught early years children in Bristol.  She moved to the Forest of Dean  in 2012 where she ran nature sessions in some of the local primary  schools and worked as a gardener, as well as leading some foraging  courses. In 2023 Gemma joined a Forest School as a kindergarten  Forest School Leader, later setting up and running their home education sessions and leading holiday club sessions. She is  passionate about wild food, foraging and living close to nature and is  inspired by the work of Jon Young and the nature connection techniques used in ‘The art of  Mentorship’. Gemma has lived off grid for the last 14 years and manages a piece of woodland in  the Wye Valley with her husband and two children.