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Forestry Roots: 10 New Posts
Thanks to the ALA Green Charitable Trust, we are able to offer posts to ten more trainees through our groundbreaking Forestry Roots project.
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Launched: Early Careers Forester Network
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) understands how crucial it is to help build up and support the future generation of foresters. That is why we have launched our Early Careers Forester Network.
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Gold for Jo: recognising a ‘Herculean’ task
Dr Jo Clark, Head of Research at the Future Trees Trust, has become the first person for nearly five years to be awarded the Royal Forestry Society’s (RFS) Gold Medal for distinguished services to forestry. She is also the first woman to receive the award.
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Our Royal Patron: King Charles
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) is greatly honoured to receive the Royal Patronage of His Majesty King Charles.
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Successful Forestry Careers Roadshow at Coleg Glynllifon
Enjoy reading about how the RFS and other organisations are banding together to inspire and motivate the future generations of foresters.
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Remembering: The Lord Clinton
We are sad to report the passing of The Lord Clinton, who was President of the RFS between 2001 and 2003.
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Excellence Awards: Enter by 30 April
Our Excellence in Forestry Awards 2024 are open for entries until 30 April.
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#ForestDay: 5 Ways We Are Innovating
Thursday 21st March is the United Nations' International Day of Forests 2024. This year the theme is ‘Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World’. At the Royal Forestry Society we have been encouraging innovation in many ways.
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Harriet Jenkins: “Women are capable and competent to do the work of a Forester”
The newest of our forestry cohort talking for International Women's Day, Harriet Jenkins is currently part of the Forestry Roots program based at Bron Haul in North Wales. She expands on her experience and inspiration so far.
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Jemma Cuthbert: “I told her she could be a great forester in the future!”
Long-time RFS Education Officer and now Schools & Community Outreach Officer, Jemma Cuthbert offered her experience of encouraging children to learn for International Women's Day.
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Wendy Necar: “More will follow in their footsteps…”
The final in our International Women's Day series, Wendy Necar opens up about her 20 years in forestry as RFS Communications Officer spreading the knowledge of our members and award winners, the changes that she's witnessed, and the challenges to come.
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RFS Learning & Outreach Manager: How I Got Here
Learning and Outreach Manager, Becky, writes the first in a new series of blogs discussing her career and how she gained her current position on the senior leadership team of the Royal Forestry Society.
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