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Forestry Commission
Forestry CommissionPart of:Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
The Forestry Commission increases the value of woodlands to society and the environment. Forestry Commission is a non-ministerial department, supported by 2 agencies and public bodies .
The Forestry Commission increases the value of woodlands to society and the environment. Forestry Commission is a non-ministerial department, supported by 2 agencies and public bodies .
Senior Staff
Baroness Barbara Young
Forestry Commission Chair
Professor Arthur (Jo) Bradwell MBChB, DSc, FRCPath, FRCP, FICFor (Hon)
Forestry Commissioner
Neil Sachdev
Forestry Commissioner
Pamela Abbott
Forestry Commissioner
Jennie Price CBE
Forestry Commissioner
Richard Stanford CB, MBE
Chief Executive Officer Forestry Commission
Rebecca Heaton
Forestry Commissioner
Mike Kapur
Forestry Commissioner
Paul Brannen
Forestry Commissioner
John Varley
Forestry Commissioner
Kate Cheetham
Forestry Commissioner
Latest Publications
Tree planting and woodland creation: overview
Detailed guide
Managing and maintaining woodlands: overview
Detailed guide
Celebrating 10 years of our ‘Keep it Clean’ tree health campaign: how simple actions protect our trees
Blog post
Apply online for a felling licence
Detailed guide
Forestry Commission events
Detailed guide
Where to find grants for trees and woodland
Document collection