We aim to be as open with information as we can and you should find a wealth of information on this website.
You are able to request information held by Forest Research under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
The Data Protection Act 2018 gives you the right to find out what personal information the Forest Research holds about you. This is known as a subject access request.
You do not need to know which law or regulation your request should be made under, we will review all valid requests for information, gather the material together, and provide you with a full response. The presumption is that we will disclose information unless it is exempt under the laws and regulations. If we decide to withholding information we will explain why.
Providing help and advice
We will, as far as is reasonable and practicable, provide help and advice on asking for information.
Requesting information
You can find guidance on how to submit an information request to a public body on GOV.uk.
Submitting your request
Please submit your request through our Contact us form
We aim to deal with your request as fully and as quickly as we can and certainly within the timetables set out in the appropriate legislation or regulations.
Making a complaint about your request
If your complaint relates to how Forest Research has handled your personal data, including your rights under data protection law, contact the Data Protection Team.
Email: data@forestresearch.gov.uk
We aim to respond to all access-to-information complaints within 20 working days. If we cannot meet this deadline, we will let you know why and when you can expect to receive a reply.
You have the right to request an internal review of the way your complaint has been initially handled. If after this, you continue to remain dissatisfied with our response you can raise a complaint directly with the Information Commissioner.
Office for the Information Commissioner
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Helpline 0303 123 1113
Information Commissioner’s Office
More about information requests
The FC Personal Information Charter sets out how we handle personal information and how you can address any concerns that you might have.
The Forestry Commission Publication Scheme details the information we routinely publish and how to access it.