Partnerships

The Forestry Climate Change Working Group

We are a signatory and active member of the Climate Change Accord which was signed by 35 forestry organisations in 2015. The Forestry Climate Change Working Group (FCCWG) spearheaded the  Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation of forests, woods and trees in England Report launched in 2018.

Action Oak

The Action Oak initiative is seeking to raise £15 million to safeguard the 121 million oaks in UK woodlands. The RFS supports the initiative and is represented on the Knowledge Exchange and Management Practice sub-committee.

The Queen's Green Canopy

The Royal Forestry Society is proud to be part of the Queen's Green Canopy Project.

Tree Charter

The RFS is a member of the Tree Charter UK Board which has responded to the DEFRA consultation on Protecting and Enhancing England’s Trees and Woodlands.

Future Trees Trust

UK Squirrel Accord

The RFS is a signatory of the UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) which is supported by more than 30 forestry, conservation, government and landowner organisations across the UK  and a member of the UKSA Executive Committee. As a member of the UK Squirrel Accord we are backing research into immuno-contraceptives and have raised more than £40,000 towards this five-year research project.

Grown In Britain

The RFS has long been certified by Grown in Britain. Grown in Britain supports every level of the forestry supply chain; from certifying biosecure planting stocks to developing comprehensive woodland creation and long-term woodland management strategies, and is the only certification that demonstrates British provenance along with sustainability. A diverse programme of R&D explores new markets for homegrown timber, increasing the value and demand for British forest products.