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ForestGales can be installed on your computer (installation version) or run directly from the internet (web-based version).
To download ForestGALES you need an access code. New users of ForestGALES will need to purchase an access code which costs £50 + VAT.
To purchase an access code, contact:
Forestry Commission Publications (CST)
Chetham House, Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle Heath, Cheshire, SK3 0Z3.
0161 495 4845
forestry@theapsgroup.com
Current users of FG will be sent an access code. If you have not received your code, please contact ForestGALES support: forestgales.support@forestresearch.gov.uk
By downloading ForestGALES 2.5, you agree to the terms of our licence agreement.
ForestGales is also available as software that you operate through your web browser. The web-based version calculates the probability of wind damage for a single stand.
The web-based version of ForestGales is free
If you encounter any problems during registration or whilst logging in, please email us at: forestgales.support@forestresearch.gov.uk
If you encounter any problems please email us at: forestgales.support@forestresearch.gov.uk
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