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Message of thanks from The Queen as a million trees are planted
On the last day of the official tree planting season Her Majesty The Queen has sent a message to thank people all over the United Kingdom who have come together to plant over a million Jubilee trees in her name.
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The Wildlings take on the Junior Forester Award: Family Edition
As we move into the sunnier days of Spring there are so many good reasons to get out and about with the kids in nature. To show you what you're missing I went with my own forest-enthusiasts "The Wildlings" (5- and 8-years-old) to RFS Battram Wood for Sessions 1 and 2 of the Junior Forester Award.
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Tree Planting and Woodlands Report: RFS response
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) has broadly welcomed a new EFRA Committee report which calls for more Government focus to achieve woodland planting targets.
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Forestry in the Community: New Level 1 Qualification
As the UK plants more woodland to help fight climate change, a new Level 1 Forestry in the Community Award has been launched. It will give young people aged 14-19 their first experience and qualifications in forestry.
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Award for Arborist whose Work is Enjoyed by Millions
An arborist whose work has been enjoyed by millions has been presented with a Royal Forestry Society (RFS) Long Service Award by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
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Update from Assistant Forest Manager Peter Borrowman
As Peter contemplates what the future holds he updates us on what he has learnt in forestry during his time as Assistant Forest Manager.
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International Women’s Day 2022: An Interview with Cheryl Duerden
International Women's Day encourages us to celebrate women's achievements in forestry and arboriculture; Elle McAllister met Cheryl Duerden to ask some questions about her journey and experience so far.
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How volunteering helped me get a job
Hannah Holden left her job in the law sector to devote time to volunteering and gaining practical skills that would lead to a career in forestry. She is now a Forestry Assistant at the Harewood Estate in West Yorkshire after successfully applying to the Royal Forestry Society’s (RFS) Forestry Roots Scheme.
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Managing for Resilience 2022
Twelve case studies feature in this updated report to share the experiences of woodlands facing up to the challenges of climate change.
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A cut above
Northumberland forestry worker Keith Bickerton has become the first person to receive a Royal Forestry Society Long Service Award in 2022.
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Five Things to Love About the RFS
After my first fortnight as Digital Communications Officer for the RFS, I thought I'd share a little bit about what I love about the work we do and what makes me excited for our future. There is so much to choose from but I narrowed it down to my top five.
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Aerial land scanning – pictures worth a million words!
Jamie Brookes is fascinated by the challenge of applying technology to understand the infinite complexity of the natural world. He believes drones should be seen as a tool to let us see the forest on a new scale and with a new perspective.
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