Home      Discussion      Topics      Dictionary      Almanac
Signup       Login
Forest Research

Forest Research

Discussion
Ask a question about 'Forest Research'
Start a new discussion about 'Forest Research'
Answer questions from other users
Full Discussion Forum
 
Encyclopedia
Forest Research is the research agency
Government agency
A government or state agency is a permanent or semi-permanent organization in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions, such as an intelligence agency. There is a notable variety of agency types...

 of the Forestry Commission
Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commission is a non-ministerial government department responsible for forestry in Great Britain. Its mission is to protect and expand Britain's forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment....

, a government department in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...

. Its core roles are to provide the evidence base for UK forestry
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...

practices and to support innovation. It has research and office facilities within Alice Holt Forest, near Farnham in Surrey.

External links