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The Forestry Commission increases the value of woodlands to society and the environment. If you would like to provide feedback on a grant or regulatory service that we have provided please complete our [customer survey](https://surveys.rpa.gov.uk/s.asp?k=155984251811).

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The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible for protecting, expanding and promoting the sustainable management of woodlands. We work with two agencies:

• Forestry England - who manage the Public Forest Estate

National Office
Forestry Commission
620 Bristol Business Park
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1EJ

Tel: 0300 067 4000

Find out about the Forestry England board

• Forest Research - Great Britain’s principal organisation for forestry and tree related research

Forest Research
Alice Holt Lodge
Farnham
Surrey
GU10 4LH

Tel: 0300 067 5600

Fax: 01420 23653

Find out about the Forest Research board

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