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APF 2022: All the Fun of the Forestry Fair
Last week included a fantastic time at APF 2022, both running the Schools tent and greeting old and new friends on our own stall. Elle describes her first experience of the show.
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Award for Hampshire Head Forester
The work of a “consummate woodsman and naturalist” in Hampshire has been recognised with an award from the Royal Forestry Society (RFS).
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Her Majesty The Queen and the RFS
The Royal Forestry Society was honoured to be represented at the State funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty The Queen was a much loved and active Patron of the RFS for 70 years.
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Deer management and sustainable timber: our responses
We have submitted responses to the Defra consultation on the proposed Deer Management Strategy and the Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry into Sustainable Timber and Deforestation.
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Design an Eco-Kiln: Schools Competition Opens
Calling all schools in and around Kent! Can your pupils take up the challenge to design an eco-kiln to dry wood?
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Celebrating Three Tree-mendous Yorkshire Foresters
Three Yorkshire foresters who have clocked up more than 140 years of service at two of Yorkshire’s finest estates have been recognised with Long Service Awards from the Royal Forestry Society.
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Her Majesty The Queen
The Royal Forestry Society was honoured to be represented at the State funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our President Sir James Scott was among 2,000 invited guests at Westminster Abbey.
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Forestry and the Future: European Schools competition in UK for first time
Applications open today for the Young People in European Forests competition which is being held in the UK for the first time. The RFS is a proud supporter.
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A passion for growing trees
Nick Cooke has combined the roles of Head Forester and Nursery Manager at the Castle Howard Estate in North Yorkshire for the past 19 years. As he retires, he is keen to encourage others to take up similar forestry careers. Growing trees, he says should be a passion.
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Robust Action on Oak Processionary Moth
New findings of the tree pest Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) have been identified in a small area of Hampshire, following enhanced plant health surveillance activity by the Forestry Commission.
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Stars of the Shows
There were special tributes at the Royal Welsh Show and the Great Yorkshire Show to two great foresters.
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Planting for the Jubilee
The RFS, its Divisions and many taking part in The Queen’s Green Canopy Junior Forester Award are among those planting trees for the Platinum Jubilee.
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