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Viking Bursary opens for applications
Applications are now open for the Viking Bursary which awards up to £2,000 to higher education students, helping fund original study and research.
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What are the benefits of RFS Certification?
As one of the oldest professional registers in the forestry and arboriculture sector, there are many benefits of applying for RFS Certification.
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PEFC UK sponsors RFS Women in Forestry Network
The Women in Forestry Network provides opportunities for networking, mentoring and sharing experiences with peers. Listen to the first episode of Gone Foresting: An RFS Podcast, which explores the evolving role of women in forestry.
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Gone Foresting; An RFS Podcast Launches for IWD 2025
International Women's Day 2025 starts with a brand new podcast with the first discussing the experience of Women in Forestry.
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RFS welcomes and supports Timber Construction Roadmap
The Timber in Construction Roadmap 2025 was launched on 27 February and describes how timber can help address pressing environmental and economic challenges.
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Careers Advice: Make Your CV Stand Out
So, you want to make your CV stand out when applying for roles in Forestry and Arboriculture. Follow the steps below to help you improve your chances of being selected for your dream job!
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John Boddy Award opens for applications
Applications for this year's John Boddy Award are now open. The trophy celebrates and rewards excellence in forestry design and practice in Yorkshire.
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RFS Goodhart Bursary recipients announced
Six early career foresters have received up to £500 of grant funding to attend the RFS Annual Study Tour in South Wales.
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Applications now open for the RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards 2025
The Excellence in Forestry Awards celebrate the best of British woodlands, from silviculture to forest education. The RFS is thrilled to receive sponsorship from the Duchy of Cornwall for the 2025 awards.
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National Apprenticeship Week: getting started in forestry
An apprenticeship is a great way to earn while you learn, whether you're leaving school or looking for a change of career later in life.
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Forestry for Non-Foresters: New Woodland Owner
This video has been brought to you by The Royal Forestry Society, Penfolds Forestry, Cumbria Woodlands and Coombes Forestry with thanks to Sandi Toksvig. It was funded by the Forestry Commission Forestry Innovation Fund.
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Changes to RFS Social Media
RFS has always sought to use social media tools with high standards to best serve and represent our members to the wider public, as well as to share the art and science of woodland management.
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