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RFS Education and Learning Excellence Award 2021
Coleg Glynllifon Further Education College, Gwynedd, has won the award with their Level 2 & 3 BTECs Countryside and Forestry courses. Second place went to the School of Natural Sciences, Bangor University, for two part-time MSc on-line courses. A Certificate of Merit was awarded to Nature’s Classroom, Creggan Country Park, Derry.
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Forestry for Non Foresters
For owners and managers of woodlands with little or no experience, the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) is hosting subsidized two-day courses to demystify forestry, leading participants through the forest cycle from establishment to harvesting timber.
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North Wales Awards go to three incredible students
Three incredible forestry students have been presented with awards by our North Wales Division:
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Managing for Resilience: Ten case studies
Ten case studies feature in a new report to share the experiences of woodlands facing up to the challenges of climate change.
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Welcome aboard: Sam and Kate join RFS team
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) is delighted to welcome two new members of staff to our team.
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Witness evidence to the EFRA Tree Planting and Woodlands Committee
“There needs to be a huge amount of investment allocated right now to fund skills.”
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Forestry Roots: “a brilliant experience”
As Hannah approached the end of her MSc in Environmental Forestry at Bangor University, she was keen to develop her ability in silviculture and forest management. Landing a Forestry Roots graduate post has opened new experiences and opportunities.
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Take the survey!
Take part in a sector wide survey and have you say on the skills needed in the forestry workforce.
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Four new Forestry Roots jobs
Four new jobs have been created thanks to the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) and the ALA Green Charitable Trust.
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Treescapes2021 – breaking new ground
Treescapes2021 has unveiled a unique line up of key note speakers, talks and workshops to bring researchers and woodland practitioners together online from 6-8 July.
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Trainhugger Grants for Resilient Woodlands and Treescapes are now open
Schemes must be able to demonstrate that the species chosen, or the planting methods employed, will maximize the woodland’s survival for the future.
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Long-term investment in skills needed to deliver Action Plan, says RFS
Amid support for the England Trees Action Plan 2021-2024 is a warning that planting millions of trees may not deliver on carbon store promises if there is not a sufficiently skilled and sustainable workforce.
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