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Woodlands: Best of the Best in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Four special woods and two educational programmes have been named by the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) as the Best of the Best in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Farm and Small Woodlands: Best of Best Award 2022
This Award recognises smaller (0.2ha to 20ha) woods that have been actively managed in the last 10 years by the owner or under his/her guidance. Following five years of regional Excellence in Forestry Award the regions’ winners went head-to-head this year for the title Best of the Best.
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RFS Silviculture Award: Best of the Best Award 2022
This award recognises exemplary silviculture in commercial woodland or compartments of established crops less than 30 years age. Wood production (timber, wood fuel or other commercial products) must be the primary aim. Following five years of regional Excellence in Forestry Award the regions’ winners went head-to-head this year for the title Best of the Best.
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Community Woodland: Best of the Best Award 2022
This Award is about recognising and celebrating the best examples of how woods and forests benefit people. Following five years of regional Excellence in Forestry Award the regions’ winners went head-to-head this year for the title Best of the Best.
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Education and Learning: Best of the Best Awards 2022
The RFS Education and Learning Excellence Award recognises those who increase awareness, understanding and skills related to the environment, particularly forestry. Following five years of regional Excellence in Forestry Award the regions’ winners went head-to-head this year for the title Best of the Best.
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Medals Mark 75 Years of Dedication
Seventy-five years dedicated by two foresters to delivering great forestry and woodland were celebrated when the North Wales Division met at our Charles Ackers Redwood and Naylor Pinetum.
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Celebrating More Than 130 Years!
Two forest nursery workers and a former Estate Manager received long service awards during the 2022 Whole Society Meeting.
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Jubilee Celebrations and Reflections
Platinum Jubilee celebrations held a special resonance for so many people and organisations. From the Tree of Trees to the national service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, the RFS was delighted to play our small part in thanking our patron Her Majesty The Queen for 70 years of service.
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Message of thanks from The Queen as a million trees are planted
On the last day of the official tree planting season Her Majesty The Queen has sent a message to thank people all over the United Kingdom who have come together to plant over a million Jubilee trees in her name.
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