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Education & Learning Award 2026
Congratulations to Gold winners London Metropolitan University - the FORESTED project, and to Silver winners Sparsholt College Hampshire - Level 3 Forestry
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John Morris wins Sylva Trophy for devotion to Chiltern’s woodland management
Congratulations to Mr John Morris, devoted forester for many Chiltern Woodlands, who wins this year’s Sylva Trophy.
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Excellence in Forestry 2026: A Day of Innovation, Community and Resilience
The RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards 2026 recognises outstanding silviculture, resilience, education and community projects across the South and South-east
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Small Woods & RFS Celebrate Esmond Harris’ 100th Birthday
The first Director of the Royal Forestry Society, Esmond Harris MBE, is turning 100 in December and the RFS collaborated with Small Woods to share some key moments in a great career in forestry.
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James Hamilton Stubber appointed as new RFS President
Royal Forestry Society appoints James Hamilton Stubber as 78th President
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APF Reflections
Missed APF this year? Read about how our team got on at the show, including mental health, careers and education.
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Raby Estate forester receives RFS long service award after 50 years of dedication
Congratulations to Peter Archer of Raby Estate
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Exciting times at APF Show 2026
RFS seek industry views to shape new professional toolkit, and will be talking careers, grants, and mental health at APF Show 2026.
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Mental Health in Forestry: A Year On
In the new Gone Foresting podcast, Elle McAllister, Nick Adams, Iwan Lloyd-Williams, Toby Allen, and RFS CEO Chris Williams reflect on what has been done over the past year, what we've learnt, and what's to come.
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We Listened: Public perception of forestry is harming mental health
Public perceptions of forestry can affect those working in the sector; but better communication could help bridge the gap between people and the work that keeps our woodlands healthy.
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Students of the Year 2026
Congratulations to this year's Students of the Year. The awards showcase the breadth of new talent entering the sector from across England and Wales.
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Branching Out Animation Launched at Royal Welsh Show
A new RFS animation shows the toll public anger takes on foresters doing essential tree work.
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RFS Certification: “In forestry, the learning never really stops”
RFS Member, Luke Myatt tells us about his path to RFS Certification.
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Royal Forestry Society seeks next generation of foresters
Forestry Roots: Paid traineeships now open for application across historic estates, community forests and traditional coppice businesses
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Action Oak Research Coordinator: How I Got Here
For Plant Health Week 2026, we're looking at scientists and introducing our newest colleague! Professor Melanie Smith, Research Coordinator, shares an early fascination with nature, who inspired her, and the journey through academia to her current 'discovery mode' in post at Action Oak.
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