News
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Meet the new RFS President and Chair
Starting this Autumn Alison Field becomes the 77th President succeeding Ben Herbert. Ian Tubby takes up the role of Chair of the Board succeeding Kitty Hall.
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Promising student awarded by the RFS Herefordshire division
The annual George Clive Award was awarded this year to forestry apprentice, Wilf Rake.
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Thoresby Estate Forester Awarded for Half-Century of Service
James Muirhead, woods foreman at Thoresby Estate has received the RFS Long Service Award for 52 years dedicated to the estate's woods team.
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Upcoming Events
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Discount for members
18-19 March 2025: Forestry for Non-Foresters: ‘Management Plans and Practices’ (Coleford, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire)
Tutors: Kevin Penfold and Jim Sauter of Penfolds - A very popular and successful two day training course for people who own or manage woodlands but have limited woodland and forestry knowledge.
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Discount for members
Essential Guide to Caring for your Wood
Tutor: Professor Julian Evans OBE FICFor - Returns with his invaluable introduction to the art and science of woodland management for beginners.
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Discount for members
An Introduction to Soil Identification for Foresters
Tutor: Dr Andy Moffat, Research Fellow at Forest Research - A return of the popular course, an introduction to forest soils, which combines classroom theory and outdoor practical sessions.
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