Forestry England cares for the nation’s forests: for wildlife, people, and climate. We look after these living, breathing spaces for the long term, and we want to work with partners who want to help scale that impact.
Our mission
To build ambitious, values‑led collaborations with businesses that accelerate nature recovery, climate resilience, and people’s connection to nature - delivering more impact than any of us could achieve alone.
Our vision
A future where Forestry England is the UK’s most trusted, practical, and scalable partner for nature recovery and forest resilience - delivering measurable benefits for wildlife, climate, and people, while safeguarding the long‑term health of the nation’s forests.
Why partner with Forestry England?
As England’s largest land manager, we offer partners the opportunity to create real‑world change at scale through:
- national‑scale nature recovery: restoring and reconnecting habitats, integrating wilding, and supporting species recovery.
- climate‑positive forestry: resilient forests that store carbon, supply sustainable timber, and adapt to a changing climate.
- practical, proven delivery: expert teams, real places, and visible outcomes.
- healthier communities and positive social impact:amplifying nature connection by providing millions of people with natural spaces to boost mental health, build physical fitness, and connect with each other.
What partnerships look like
We build partnerships that grow over time and are shaped around shared outcomes with like-motivated businesses. These may include:
- investing in priority programmes for wildlife, climate, and people.
- co‑creating solutions that combine our land‑based expertise with your innovation, technology, or skills.
- supporting new ways to evidence and accelerate nature recovery through data and digital tools.
- working together to reach new audiences and inspire wider support for nature.
What we offer partners
Access to one of Europe’s most significant national forest estates with sites on the doorsteps of your staff, stakeholders and customers.
- A trusted, publicly accountable organisation with long‑term stewardship at its core.
- Opportunities to demonstrate authentic, measurable impact aligned to evolving standards such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
- Reach into communities and audiences that already value and trust our work.
- Long‑term collaboration with its roots in shared ambition and mutual value.
Our approach to responsible partnerships
- Think beyond a lifetime: we prioritise long‑term forest health and societal benefits when collaborating with partners.
- Do it together: we co‑design with partners and colleagues, encouraging diverse perspectives and innovative opportunities.
- Be adventurous: as the UK’s largest land manager, we are willing to pilot, innovate and lead, managing risk responsibly.
- Look out and look after: we safeguard people, nature, and reputation through strong governance and risk management.
In safe hands
All our partnerships are underpinned by strong ethical standards, robust due diligence, and clear governance and reporting. We recognise that trust, transparency, and shared responsibility are essential to lasting impact.
