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Be Vigilant for Phytophthora Pluvialis
The Royal Forestry Society is urging woodland owners to check for signs of fungus-like pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis as new movement restrictions are announced in England.
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10 Ways To Celebrate The Jubilee
A four day weekend can feel too good to be true, but in case you were unsure of what to do with it, Elle came up with some suggestions for you. They range from cheap and cheerful to a bit more extravagant, and there is an option for everyone to enjoy this historic moment in time.
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Public urged to join collective action to protect plant health at Chelsea Flower Show
Government, industry and charities sign agreement committing to raising public awareness of plant health and biosecurity. The RFS and 28 other organisations with a collective membership of over seven million people to sign new Accord, as the RHS Chelsea Flower 2022 begins.
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Plant Health Week
The Royal Forestry Society is delighted to support UK Plant Health Week. Managing plant health is vital to building resilient woodland for the future.
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RFS woods part of Ancient Canopy to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
We are delighted our Hockeridge and Pancake Woods have been chosen as part of a nationwide network of 70 Ancient Woodlands to be dedicated to The Queen in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee.
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Leaders Romans Group planting for the future at Hockeridge
Staff and directors from property experts Leaders Romans Group (LRG) have planted the first of a range of trees chosen to help the Royal Forestry Society’s (RFS) Hockeridge and Pancake Woods better survive climate change.
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Talking storms
We have been talking storms, climate change and planting woodland for the future with Tom Heap and the Radio 4 'Costing the Earth' team.
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There’s a buzz in the woods
Just three acres of wildflower patches within a forest can hold nearly nine million flowers – enough to support over half a million pollinators per day. Emma Buckley is Buckley’s Bees’ Chief Executive. Here she talks about why it is important to encourage bees into woodlands.
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Cracking Crafts and Forestry Fun: Activities for Easter
Happy Easter! Although is a great occasion for the whole family to enjoy, Easter is also often filled with over-eating chocolate and results in hyper-active children. Shona has created a few forest-themed ideas, as well as a collection of activity sheets, for you to keep them enthusiastic and engaged this year, making it an extra special Easter to remember for the whole family!
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People at Work in the Woods: QJF Photography Winners
Three fabulous pictures that captured ‘People at work in the wood’ have won the Quarterly Journal of forestry (QJF) Photographic competition.
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The Wildlings take on the Junior Forester Award: Family Edition
As we move into the sunnier days of Spring there are so many good reasons to get out and about with the kids in nature. To show you what you're missing I went with my own forest-enthusiasts "The Wildlings" (5- and 8-years-old) to RFS Battram Wood for Sessions 1 and 2 of the Junior Forester Award.
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Tree Planting and Woodlands Report: RFS response
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) has broadly welcomed a new EFRA Committee report which calls for more Government focus to achieve woodland planting targets.
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Forestry in the Community: New Level 1 Qualification
As the UK plants more woodland to help fight climate change, a new Level 1 Forestry in the Community Award has been launched. It will give young people aged 14-19 their first experience and qualifications in forestry.
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Update from Assistant Forest Manager Peter Borrowman
As Peter contemplates what the future holds he updates us on what he has learnt in forestry during his time as Assistant Forest Manager.
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International Women’s Day 2022: An Interview with Cheryl Duerden
International Women's Day encourages us to celebrate women's achievements in forestry and arboriculture; Elle McAllister met Cheryl Duerden to ask some questions about her journey and experience so far.
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