Woodland Meetings
2021 meetings currently being updated
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: Thursday 15th April 2021
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
Pre-visit information
In the light of COVID 19, we urge all members to read our COVID 19 guideline notes before attending woodland meetings. In addition, 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
May
- Venue: Dolanog, near Welshpool, Powys
- Date: Thursday 27th May 2021
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
Pre-visit information
In the light of COVID 19, we urge all members to read our COVID 19 guideline notes before attending woodland meetings. In addition, 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: Llandegla, Denbighshire
- Date: Thursday 1st July 2021
We will meet at Llandegla for our AGM and 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
Pre-visit information
In the light of COVID 19, we urge all members to read our COVID 19 guideline notes before attending woodland meetings. In addition, 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
Sep
- Venue: Wern Goed near Ruthin
- Date: Thursday 16th September 2021
Described as one of the ‘Missing Welsh woodlands’ Wern Goed near Ruthin is 12.42 ha of abandoned and derelict woodland. It was bought via an advert in a trade magazine and has been transformed by its current owner. We will discuss the numerous obstacles which have been overcome to bring it back to its former glory after years of neglect. For more information and to book your place on the visit, please contact your local Honorary Secretary, Fiona Peate, on fionapeate@hotmail.com
Pre-visit information
In the light of COVID 19, we urge all members to read our COVID 19 guideline notes before attending woodland meetings. In addition, 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: Thursday 7th October 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
Pre-visit information
In the light of COVID 19, we urge all members to read our COVID 19 guideline notes before attending woodland meetings. In addition, 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