Student Membership
"When I first joined the RFS I was beginning my degree, relatively inexperienced and quite unsure of what to expect. Since then I have attended as many field meetings as possible which have all been very educational and very enjoyable too. I have met many new contacts within the industry...," Sam, Student, Worcestershire |
Student membership follows the academic year and is for full time students. It gives you the benefits of individual membership, and more, for as little as £10 per annum!
Join us online today by clicking here, or telephone our membership department on 01295 678624 or contact us on membership@rfs.org.uk for more information. |
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- Receive a copy of our highly regarded Quarterly Journal of Forestry (QJF) with articles on all aspects of woodland management
- Search over 1000 QJF articles in the members area of our website for topics on interest as far back as 1986. These are not available on University online library systems
- Learn and share your knowledge at up to 100 woodland meetings per year, many in woods not normally open to the public
- Network with woodland owners, forestry professionals and other like-minded enthusiasts
- Stay up to date with the latest tree and woodland news and events via our comprehensive fortnightly E-news and occasional e-alerts.
- Get exclusive discounts off interesting and relevant products.
- Attend our conferences and seminars at a discounted rate
- Benefit from advocacy of members interests to government both in our own right and in collaboration with other forestry organisations.
- Receive one free copy of Tree Terms (retail price £6) which explains over 300 forestry and tree terms for non-professionals
- Apply for a range of work experience, travel and study bursaries only eligible for RFS members
- Membership runs with the acedemic year allowing students to make the most out of their benefits
- Enjoy half price membership of the RFS for two years when you leave full time education
Student membership runs from 1 October to 30 September each year.
** If you join after 1st June your membership will be valid until 1st October the following year**