Overview
The Forestry Commission is a Non-Ministerial Government Department responsible for the delivery of Government forestry policy and management of the public forest estate in England.
Established 1919. Forestry is a devolved matter; Natural Resource Wales and Forestry Commission Scotland are responsible to the corresponding Administrations for forestry matters. However there are a number of subjects, such as tree health, that are dealt with on a cross border basis and funded through Westminster. CE: Ian Gambles assumed the Accounting Officer responsibility upon his appointment as Director England in March 13; remuneration shown is full year salary.
| PB13 Entry | FULL |
| PB Reform | Retain and substantially reform |
| Regulatory Function | Yes |
| Chairs Remuneration (p.a. unless otherwise stated) | |
| Chief Executive / Secretary Remuneration | 105,000-110,000 |
| Public Meetings | No |
| Public Minutes | Yes |
| Register of Interests | Yes |
| Ombudsman | PHSO |
| Last Annual Report | 2012-13 |
| Last Review | Ongoing |
| Audit Arrangements | NAO |
| OCPA Regulated | Yes |
