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Children of the Forest: Managing a 3-acre woodland for learning and habitat
A forest school in Devon is celebrated for combining child-led education with responsible management of its site.
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Submissions now open: Students of the Year 2026
Colleges and Universities are encouraged to select their most impressive student for the RFS Student of the Year Award 2026.
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Beavers and woodland creation: Jon Burgess awarded the James Cup
Considered the best article to appear in the 2025 issues of the QJF, Jon Burgess was awarded the James Cup by QJF Commissioning Editor, Dr Gary Kerr and RFS President Alison Field.
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John Boddy Award opens for applications
Woodland managers from across Yorkshire are encouraged to apply.
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Two foresters awarded for over three decades of service to Northumberland Estate
Congratulations to Martin Rae and George Graham who were presented with the RFS Long Service Award on 20 February. They both joined the team at Pallinsburn Estate, Northumberland, in the 1990s.
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Entries now open for prestigious Royal Forestry Society Awards
The RFS is inviting entries from exemplary woods in the South and South East demonstrating excellence in resilience, silviculture, education and community engagement.
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Sustainable forestry at the heart of Miserden Estate
For over a century, the Wills family has cared for Miserden Estate, nurturing 344 hectares of woodland at the heart of the Cotswolds. The Estate’s forestry team's approach takes into account commercial, conservation and community needs to ensure the woods thrive for generations to come.
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Chillington Hall forester honoured with RFS Long Service Award
Congratulations to Alan Jones of Chillington Hall Estate.
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RFS Student of the Year Awards presented to Cumbria graduates
Two students, Lara Jo Bazzu (right) and Gareth Biggins (left), have been awarded the prestigious RFS Student of the Year prize for the Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship. Rikky Sweet (centre) was awarded the North West Division of the Royal Forestry Society Prize
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Education & Learning Award 2025
Congratulations to Gold winners Children of the Forest, and to Silver winners Madley Primary School.
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Community Woodland of the Year Award 2025
Congratulations to Gold winner Great Avon Wood, and to Silver winner Coombe Hill Wood.
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Small & Farm Woodland of the Year Award 2025
Congratulations to Gold winner Moreton Woods and to Silver winner Devereux Wootton Farm.
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The Bede Howell Award for Excellence in Silviculture 2025
Congratulations to Gold winner Buckland Wood and to Silver winner Haddeo Woodlands.
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Graham Taylor wins RFS Sylva Trophy for outstanding contribution to forestry
Congratulations to Graham Taylor MBE FICFOR, former Managing Director of Prior and Rickett Silviculture (now Euroforest).
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The Duke of Cornwall’s Award for Resilient Multi-Purpose Forestry 2025
Congratulations to Gold winner The Perridge Estate and to Silver winner Miserden Estate.
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