About us
Forest Research provides research services relevant to UK and international forestry interests, informing and supporting forestry’s contribution to government policies. It provides the evidence base for UK forestry practices and supports innovation.
Our core roles are to provide the evidence base for UK forestry practices and to support innovation.
Our aims To assist the Forestry Commission in achieving its high-level objectives. On behalf of all three (devolved UK) administrations, to take the lead in development and promotion of sustainable forest management and to support its achievement internationally. To support and enhance forestry and its role in sustainable development by providing high-quality research and development in a well-run organisation. Our objectives To inform and support forestry’s contribution to the development and delivery of the policies of the UK government and the devolved administrations. To provide research, development and monitoring services relevant to UK forestry interests. To transfer knowledge actively and appropriately. How do we achieve the above? Trees have a profound influence on our lives:
On our environment and health On our access to green space On our landscapes and their biodiversity As a raw material for construction, fuel and other uses On livelihoods and the rural economy. Our portfolio of research and development is therefore diverse, as it covers all of the above.
We also provide a range of products and services to support the land management and environmental technologies sectors.
We work closely with the Forestry Commission, the EU Commission and other international organisations to ensure compliance with international agreements on the sustainable management of forests and related subjects.