Woodland Meetings
Covid-19 - please contact the local Honorary Secretary for up to date information.
The RFS offers a superb programme of woodland visits throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland showcasing all aspects of forestry and woodland management. These are excellent opportunities for members to meet and exchange ideas while visiting a wide variety of woodlands, many of which are not accessible to the public. Members are entitled to join any visit. To attend, email the Divisional Honorary Secretary (email address supplied on the listing) or events@rfs.org.uk
To use the map: hover your cursor over the divisional area of the country you would like to look at, then click. This brings up a list of divisional visits BELOW:
Apr
- Venue: Cae Gwian, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, north-west Wales
- Date: 30th April 2020
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Overview: Objectives of woodland ownership, prioritising them and adapting to change. For more information and to book your place on the visit, please contact your local Honorary Secretary, Fiona Peate, on fionapeate@hotmail.com
Biosecurity
As an educational charity, the RFS must lead by example on the biosecurity measures recommended by the Forestry Commission (FC) and Defra to minimise the risk of spreading soil-borne tree infections. You can make a difference to stopping the spread of tree diseases. Clean boots are a first step! For further information, please click here
Jun
- Venue: Dolanog, near Welshpool, Powys
- Date: 4th June 2020
MEETING POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Visit to woodland establishment. For more information and to book your place on the visit, please contact your local Honorary Secretary, Fiona Peate, on fionapeate@hotmail.com
Biosecurity
As an educational charity, the RFS must lead by example on the biosecurity measures recommended by the Forestry Commission (FC) and Defra to minimise the risk of spreading soil-borne tree infections. You can make a difference to stopping the spread of tree diseases. Clean boots are a first step! For further information, please click here
Jul
- Venue: Mostyn Estate, Llandudno, north Wales
- Date: 16th July 2020
Event postponed
Overview: Visit to this private forestry estate together with the Divisional AGM and student prize giving. For more information and to book your place on the visit, please contact your local Honorary Secretary, Fiona Peate, on fionapeate@hotmail.com
Biosecurity
As an educational charity, the RFS must lead by example on the biosecurity measures recommended by the Forestry Commission (FC) and Defra to minimise the risk of spreading soil-borne tree infections. You can make a difference to stopping the spread of tree diseases. Clean boots are a first step! For further information, please click here
Oct
- Venue: Newborough Warren, Natural Resources Wales, Anglesey
- Date: 8th October 2020
MEETING POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
During our visit, we'll get an update on forestation and recent coastal erosion. For more information and to book your place on the visit, please contact your local Honorary Secretary, Fiona Peate, on fionapeate@hotmail.com
Biosecurity
As an educational charity, the RFS must lead by example on the biosecurity measures recommended by the Forestry Commission (FC) and Defra to minimise the risk of spreading soil-borne tree infections. You can make a difference to stopping the spread of tree diseases. Clean boots are a first step! For further information, please click here
