Why do I need permission?
If you wish to organise an event on Forestry Commission land you will need our permission. We need to check that the event is properly organised, has adequate insurance cover and doesn't clash with other events or forest operations. Please give as much notice as possible.
Other activities may also require permission, including horse riding. For more details contact the office which covers the area concerned:
Cornwall, Devon & West Somerset
Peninsula Office, Buller's Hill, Kennford, Exeter, Devon. EX6 7XR
Tel: 01392 834231 Fax: 01392 834989 E-mail: enquiries.peninsula@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
If you would like to organise a group visit download our education & learning visit application form [PDF 194KB]. We classify a group visit as an event for members of a group or club that is non-competitive. This could be a school visit, a day out with your community group, or a ranger-led guided walk for your club.
If you would like to organise an event download an application form [PDF 44.9KB] and guidance. [PDF 47KB]. We classify an 'event' as anything where participation is open, such as a festival or fair, or where participants will be registering to compete, such as a horse ride, cycle race or orienteering event.
If you are unsure which category your events comes under please call the office. Horse riding and sled dog training application forms should also be requested from the office.
Dorset
The Queen's House, Lyndhurst, Hants. SO43 7NH
Tel: 02380 283141 Fax: 02380 283929 E-mail: enquiries.new.forest@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire & North Somerset
Contact: Mrs Denise Baker
Bank House, Bank Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8BA
Tel: 01594 833057 Fax: 01594 833908 E-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
