Rachel is passionate about wildlife and woodlands. Her interest in sustainability and ecology are evident in her work, bringing an understanding of nature to her workshops. She is a member of the Dorset Coppice Group and helps to manage their hazel coppice. As the coppicing encourages new growth it promotes a natural habitat for native wildflowers and insects. Much of the subject matter for her commission work reflects the wildlife found in local woodlands and is based on the natural materials found there. Experimenting with natural materials is also a key part of her studio-based work. She uses willow, hazel, various hard and soft woods, cob, chalk, wool and more to create sculpture and multimedia work.