Women in Forestry

As part of our Early Career Foresters Network we are excited to host our next Women in Forestry gathering at Long Wood Community Woodland.

Who is this for?

Our intention is to bring people together for a day of networking with others within the early stages of their forestry career. It is a chance to meet others who are taking a similar career path to you, share your achievements, hopes and aspirations. Find a compassionate space to ask questions, overcome barriers and build supportive new connections.

A chance to come together with others in the forestry sector who may not always see themselves represented and who want to change that.

• Women, trans women, and non-binary people working in or studying forestry
• Anyone from underrepresented gender identities in the sector

We hope that by coming together you can find ways to improve things for yourselves and those that will follow in your footsteps.

Our Time Together

We will start at 10am and enjoy an inspirational talk before taking time to wander around the beautiful woods and then we will gather around to experience a women’s sharing circle.

During the sharing circle you are welcome to voice your challenges, frustrations, and triumphs of working in the industry. You will be encouraged to consider what could be improved in the industry and imagine all the ways we can help bring that to life.

Feedback from previous attendees

“I had an absolutely brilliant day with the Women in Forestry group from the RFS at Voltaire Wood.

I’m deeply grateful for the openness, empathy, and genuine interest fostered by the RFS and embraced by the group. The warmth and respect shared among us created a really special atmosphere. I hope to cross paths with this community again soon and I’m excited to see what lies ahead for the incredible individuals I met.”

“It was such a joy to connect with other women working in a traditionally male-dominated profession, sharing stories, experiences, and encouragement.”

“I thought the Women in Forestry day was fantastic and really helped me to slow down in the woods. It felt very inclusive which was a lovely environment to chat and share. Thank you for creating the event for women in the industry to come together, I would absolutely attend another of these again.”

Ticket Booking

The below are our Early Bird prices and ticket prices will be increasing from 31st January.

Standard Tickets: £20

These are available for those further on in their career and able to afford full price.

Concession Tickets: £15

These are available for those that hold RFS student membership.

If you’re struggling to pay full price for a ticket or have any other questions, please contact Ali on Careers@rfs.org.uk

We are currently planning another event for Autumn 2026 in England so please feel free to email careers@rfs.org.uk to register your interest.