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Addressing the skills gap in forestry – RFS creates 10 more traineeships
Forestry Roots provides a year's paid placement, training, relocation expenses and mentoring for 18–30-year-olds.
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Forestry Roots employer applications now open
Applications for 2025 will close on 31st January.
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RFS hits major milestone as Junior Forester Award gets 100,000 children engaged in woodlands
The Junior Forester Award inspires children and young people to learn about their local trees and woodlands. It aims to nurture the next generation of foresters, addressing the growing skills shortage across the sector.
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Forestry innovator wins RFS Sylva Trophy for dedication to oak silviculture
Congratulations to Miles Barne, Head Forester at Sotterley Estate in Suffolk.
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Mick Beeson receives Long Service Award for 50 years at Milton Estate
After starting his career hand weeding young plantations, Mick has become an invaluable member of the forestry team, shaping the woodlands of Milton Estate for half a century.
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Meet the new RFS President and Chair
Starting this Autumn Alison Field becomes the 77th President succeeding Ben Herbert. Ian Tubby takes up the role of Chair of the Board succeeding Kitty Hall.
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Forestry for Non-Foresters: Machinery
This video has been brought to you by The Royal Forestry Society, Penfolds Forestry, Cumbria Woodlands and Coombes Forestry with thanks to the Hampton Estate. It was funded by the Forestry Commission Forestry Innovation Fund.
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Ray Froud celebrates 37 years at Sevenoaks District Council
After impressing in his first role clearing up after the storm of 1987, Ray has gone on to make a huge impact on the woodlands of Sevenoaks as senior ranger for the council.
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Forestry for Non-Foresters: Health & Safety
This video has been brought to you by The Royal Forestry Society, Penfolds Forestry, Cumbria Woodlands and Coombes Forestry, with thanks to the Hampton Estate. It was funded by the Forestry Commission Forestry Innovation Fund
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Goodhart Bursary: Our UK Study Tour Experience
Clare O'Reilly and Holly Whitehouse, recipients of the Goodhart Bursary, share their experience of attending the RFS Annual Study Tour 2024.
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Students of the Year 2024
Read about this year's RFS Students of the Year. Congratulations to students from the Universities of Bangor and Cumbria, Coleg Gynliffon, Coleg Cambria, Plumpton College, Sparsholt College and Hill Holt Wood.
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New RFS Awards at the Royal Welsh 2024
RFS had an exciting week at the Royal Welsh Show; celebrating a Rising Star Award as well as receiving Bronze Award for Educational Value.
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