News
26 November 2013
Innovations in timber engineering, processing and procurement are creating exciting opportunities for British-grown timber – and will be put under the spotlight at the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) NDG James Memorial conference on 1 May 2014....more
Innovations in timber engineering, processing and procurement are creating exciting opportunities for British-grown timber – and will be put under the spotlight at the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) NDG James Memorial conference on 1 May 2014....more
22 November 2013
Acer Autumn is our stunning Autumn Colours competition winner. Congratulations to Ed Alderam from East Sussex who captured this magical layering of colours on a visit to Westonbirt Arboretum. The picture includes an Japanese Maple...more
Acer Autumn is our stunning Autumn Colours competition winner. Congratulations to Ed Alderam from East Sussex who captured this magical layering of colours on a visit to Westonbirt Arboretum. The picture includes an Japanese Maple...more
21 November 2013
We are seeking our members’ views before feeding back on the Government’s CAP consultations over support for forestry and woodland activities. Our initial proposals are as follows. RFS members are invited to comment on the...more
We are seeking our members’ views before feeding back on the Government’s CAP consultations over support for forestry and woodland activities. Our initial proposals are as follows. RFS members are invited to comment on the...more
06 November 2013
Looking to study trees, forestry or woodlands abroad? You have until 10 February 2014 to apply for a Randle Travel Bursary with the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). The bursary, available to all ages, is provided...more
Looking to study trees, forestry or woodlands abroad? You have until 10 February 2014 to apply for a Randle Travel Bursary with the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). The bursary, available to all ages, is provided...more
29 October 2013
Five North Yorkshire schools are taking part in a new woodland education project based at Duncombe Park, Helmsley. The partnership between RFS Teaching Trees and Duncombe Park is giving school children in North Yorkshire the...more
Five North Yorkshire schools are taking part in a new woodland education project based at Duncombe Park, Helmsley. The partnership between RFS Teaching Trees and Duncombe Park is giving school children in North Yorkshire the...more
11 October 2013
Camera… Lights… Action… the RFS is backing Grown in Britainweek with the launch of a short film on our spectacular Coast Redwoods, which are believed to be the oldest and largest stand in Europe. Coast Redwoods...more
Camera… Lights… Action… the RFS is backing Grown in Britainweek with the launch of a short film on our spectacular Coast Redwoods, which are believed to be the oldest and largest stand in Europe. Coast Redwoods...more
09 October 2013
Sir Jack Whitaker, Royal Forestry Society (RFS) President, has warmly welcomed a tripartite report, A future with broadleaved trees, as a major step in ensuring a strong woodland heritage for the Britain and Ireland. The report, launched...more
Sir Jack Whitaker, Royal Forestry Society (RFS) President, has warmly welcomed a tripartite report, A future with broadleaved trees, as a major step in ensuring a strong woodland heritage for the Britain and Ireland. The report, launched...more
03 October 2013
Phil Tanner has been appointed Education Manager for the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) with a mandate to deliver first-class support for those working in woodland management, for students and educational establishments. He says:“The RFS is...more
Phil Tanner has been appointed Education Manager for the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) with a mandate to deliver first-class support for those working in woodland management, for students and educational establishments. He says:“The RFS is...more
01 October 2013
Date Issued: 01 October 2013 Alternative silviculture systems; the effects of sheep grazing on rowan colonisation; the firewood supply chain – all feature in the latest issue of the Quarterly Journal of Forestry (QJF). Also included are:...more
Date Issued: 01 October 2013 Alternative silviculture systems; the effects of sheep grazing on rowan colonisation; the firewood supply chain – all feature in the latest issue of the Quarterly Journal of Forestry (QJF). Also included are:...more
30 September 2013
Sir Jack Whitaker takes over as President of the Royal Forestry Society Date Issued: 30 September 2013 On 1 October 2013 the Royal Forestry Society welcomes into post a new President, Vice President and...more
Sir Jack Whitaker takes over as President of the Royal Forestry Society Date Issued: 30 September 2013 On 1 October 2013 the Royal Forestry Society welcomes into post a new President, Vice President and...more
