Excellence in Forestry Awards
The RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards are the premier forestry competition for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. These Awards celebrate all that is best in woodland management, forestry education and learning.
The EIF Awards rotate annually around five regions across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In 2026, the Awards will be for entrants from London and the South East, defined as the counties covered by the RFS Divisions: Kent, Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex. Click on the links to each award below to read the Rules & Guidelines and submit your application. Results will be announced at the EIF Award Ceremony - date to be confirmed.
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The Duke of Cornwall’s Award for Resilient Multi-Purpose Forestry
The purpose of this Award is to recognise woods that are managed for ecological and economic resilience to threats such as pests, diseases and climate change in order...
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The Bede Howell Award for Excellence in Silviculture
This Award is to recognise and encourage exemplary silviculture in commercial woodland or compartments of established crops where wood production (quality timber or other commercial products) is the...
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Small and Farm Woodland of the Year Award
This Award recognises and rewards smaller woods which have been actively managed in the last ten years, and is aimed principally at the hands-on woodland owner, including farmers.
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Education and Learning Award
This Award is to encourage and reward schools, colleges, universities and other recognised education and training providers who increase awareness, understanding and skills related to the environmental, social...
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Community Woodland of the Year Award
The purpose of this Award is to encourage and reward woodland projects that benefit communities. Specifically, we are looking for woodland which has been established and managed...
For more information please email the Excellence in Forestry Award Coordinator at EIF@rfs.org.uk
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