New Women in Forestry event announced in Leicestershire
Following the success of our third Women in Forestry Event, we will be getting together on 7 October to share experiences and build connections in a compassionate space.
The Royal Forestry Society has announced its fourth Women in Forestry gathering, taking place on 7 October at Marston Lodge Farm, Leicestershire and kindly sponsored by Sharkey Forestry.
Women in Forestry is an event series that brings together women from across forestry and arboriculture to share experiences and build a compassionate space to ask questions, overcome barriers and build supportive new connections.
Launched in April 2025, Women in Forestry meetups create an important space for those who may not often see themselves represented in the forestry sector. Attendees are encouraged to share their challenges as well as triumphs, and discuss how the sector can grow to better support current and future generations of women in the sector.
The latest event took place on 22 April at Longwood Community Woodland in Ceredigion, where attendees heard inspirational talks from experienced female foresters, walked around the beautifully managed woodland and took part in an informal ‘sharing circle’ where they reflected on their own and each other’s experiences.
A previous attendee of a Women in Forestry event said: “I’m deeply grateful for the openness, empathy, and genuine interest fostered by the RFS and embraced by the group. The warmth and respect shared among us created a really special atmosphere. I hope to cross paths with this community again soon and I’m excited to see what lies ahead for the incredible individuals I met.”
“It was such a joy to connect with other women working in a traditionally male-dominated profession, sharing stories, experiences, and encouragement.”
Early Bird tickets are now available for RFS members.
Standard Tickets: £25 (until midday 9th September)
These are available for those further on in their career and able to afford full price.
Concession Tickets: £20 (until midday 9th September)
These are available for those that hold RFS student membership.
Ticket prices will be increasing at midday on the 9th September , a Standard ticket will be £35 and a Concession ticket will be £30
If you’re struggling to pay full price for a ticket or have any other questions, please contact Ali on Careers@rfs.org.uk
