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Sharing Forestry Knowledge: Managing Ash Dieback
As ash dieback continues to impact woodland across the country, the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) and the Forestry Commission are sharing the experiences of landowners and managers in managing the disease. A second volume of case studies published this month looks at sites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Be Vigilant for Phytophthora Pluvialis
The Royal Forestry Society is urging woodland owners to check for signs of fungus-like pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis as new movement restrictions are announced in England.
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Celebrating More Than 130 Years!
Two forest nursery workers and a former Estate Manager received long service awards during the 2022 Whole Society Meeting.
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Jubilee Celebrations and Reflections
Platinum Jubilee celebrations held a special resonance for so many people and organisations. From the Tree of Trees to the national service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, the RFS was delighted to play our small part in thanking our patron Her Majesty The Queen for 70 years of service.
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10 Ways To Celebrate The Jubilee
A four day weekend can feel too good to be true, but in case you were unsure of what to do with it, Elle came up with some suggestions for you. They range from cheap and cheerful to a bit more extravagant, and there is an option for everyone to enjoy this historic moment in time.
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Public urged to join collective action to protect plant health at Chelsea Flower Show
Government, industry and charities sign agreement committing to raising public awareness of plant health and biosecurity. The RFS and 28 other organisations with a collective membership of over seven million people to sign new Accord, as the RHS Chelsea Flower 2022 begins.
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Plant Health Week
The Royal Forestry Society is delighted to support UK Plant Health Week. Managing plant health is vital to building resilient woodland for the future.
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RFS woods part of Ancient Canopy to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
We are delighted our Hockeridge and Pancake Woods have been chosen as part of a nationwide network of 70 Ancient Woodlands to be dedicated to The Queen in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee.
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Leaders Romans Group planting for the future at Hockeridge
Staff and directors from property experts Leaders Romans Group (LRG) have planted the first of a range of trees chosen to help the Royal Forestry Society’s (RFS) Hockeridge and Pancake Woods better survive climate change.
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Talking storms
We have been talking storms, climate change and planting woodland for the future with Tom Heap and the Radio 4 'Costing the Earth' team.
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There’s a buzz in the woods
Just three acres of wildflower patches within a forest can hold nearly nine million flowers – enough to support over half a million pollinators per day. Emma Buckley is Buckley’s Bees’ Chief Executive. Here she talks about why it is important to encourage bees into woodlands.
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Cracking Crafts and Forestry Fun: Activities for Easter
Happy Easter! Although is a great occasion for the whole family to enjoy, Easter is also often filled with over-eating chocolate and results in hyper-active children. Shona has created a few forest-themed ideas, as well as a collection of activity sheets, for you to keep them enthusiastic and engaged this year, making it an extra special Easter to remember for the whole family!
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