Forestry England
Non–Executive Director and ARAC Member

Forestry England is part of the Forestry Commission. We manage England’s beautiful, diverse and productive, publicly-owned woods and forests. At over 252,000 hectares, we are the largest single land manager in England.

Our mission is to 'grow forests for all, for life’ . Our forests already welcome over 285 million visits every year and the opportunity is far greater: to make the nation’s forests a household name, embedded in family life, creating childhood memories, and a lifelong connection with nature.

It is important to us that we strive to encourage all parts of society to enjoy and benefit from what is on offer.

We offer memorable experiences from live music and iconic arts projects, to mountain biking, dog walking and Gruffalo spotting.

We are the largest provider of home-grown, sustainably produced timber in England. We sell around 1.2 million tonnes per year, around one-third of the English-grown annual supply.

We generate income from commercial partnerships letting land and buildings for residential or commercial use.

Over half of our landscapes are covered by statutory designations, including Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and National Parks making them some of the most valuable habitats for nature. From capturing carbon and easing flooding, to a positive impact on our mental health, the benefits our forests and diverse landscapes bring to society are valued at £63 billion.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The nation’s forests are for everyone. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds so that our leadership and governance reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in Forestry England as well as in our visitors to the nation’s forests. We use our voice and platform to help make our sector more inclusive. This means reflecting critically on all we do, identifying and taking action to reduce inequality and barriers to access.

More information about Forestry England can be found at www.forestryengland.uk

For wildlife, For people, For the climate

Our values:  

• Think beyond a lifetime
• Be adventurous
• Do it together
• Look out and look after