Future Foresters Age 14+

Inspiring and equipping the foresters of the future

The Government has committed to planting 11,000,000 trees by 2022 as part of their strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions. This means that there are more opportunities for careers in forestry than ever before.

RFS Future Foresters provides links between the education sector and employers. Firstly to inspire people to pursue a career in forestry and then to support them through training and into work.

	Forestry Roots  An RFS project made possible by the ALA Green Charitable Trust. The project matches college and university leavers with employers, helping to address skills shortages within forestry and increase employment prospects for young people.
	Bursaries  The RFS offers bursaries to support forestry learning.
	Awards  The RFS presents awards to both students and education providers.
	Careers guide  Everything you need to know about a careers in forestry and the qualifications required.