Forestry
Our objectives are to:-
- create, expand and maintain a network of sustainably managed trees, woods and forests that are resilient to climate change and make a full contribution to protecting water, soil and air resources and protect and enhance biodiversity;
- improve the local environment , the quality of people’s lives and their appreciation of trees and woodlands; and,
- have a healthy woodland and forestry sector with viable businesses actively engaged in sustainable management and processing.
In this section:
- England Forestry Strategy
Trees and woodlands, in the right place, make a big difference to the quality of people’s lives. Learn how we can meet the opportunities and challenges of making our trees and woodlands productive, healthy and attractive in the years to come. - Forestry Commission
Learn more about the Forestry Commission, a non-ministerial government department with primary responsibility for advising on and implementing forestry policy in the UK. - Sustainable forests and illegal logging
Find out how we promote sustainable forests and reduce our impact on the illegal logging trade. - UK timber procurement policy
Learn more on the UK government's procurement policy for timber and verifiably legal/sustainable timber. - Forestry for all
Discover more about the National Forest and Community Forest Programmes designed to improve the landscape, education and recreational use of woodland areas.
Page last modified: 23 October 2008
Page published: 23 October 2008