Forest Research internal organisation

 

Chief Executive

Dr James Pendlebury
Has overall responsibility for achieving the objectives and targets set for Forest Research.

Research Director

Dr Peter Freer-Smith
Has overall responsibility for research within Forest Research.

Science divisions

Scientific staff are organised in six divisions which report to the Research Director:

• Biometrics, Surveys & Statistics
• Ecology
• Environmental & Human Sciences
• Forest Management
• Technical Services Unit (TSU)
• Tree Health

Corporate functions

Corporate functions are provided by staff in three groups which report to the Chief Executive:

• Administration
• Communications
• Finance & IT Support.

Directors:

• Personnel - Ken Charles
• Communications - Dr Xanthe Christophers
• Finance - Sandra Smith
• Commercial - Alison Melvin

Executive Board

Comprises the Chief Executive, Research Director, Heads of the science divisions, Directors of Personnel, Communications, Finance and Commerce.
Executive Board minutes

Forest Research people

Staff directory and contact information