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Young forestry professionals share their learnings from the 2025 Annual Study Tour
Recipients of the 2025 Goodhart Bursary report on their experiences at the RFS Annual Study Tour in South Wales.
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Action Oak transitions to new host organisation
A joint statement from Action Oak, Defra and the Royal Forestry Society.
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New RFS video raises awareness of mental health in forestry
Every Interaction Matters: a short animation launched on World Suicide Prevention Day, brought to you by the Royal Forestry Society, working in partnership with Confor, FISA, Forestry Contracting Association, the ICF, and kindly funded by the Forestry Commission.
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Sawmill Manager and former Head Forester celebrate 100 years
Congratulations to Brian Reece and Steven Harrison of Lydney Park Estate, Gloucestershire. The pair received the Long Service Award in recognition of a combined 103 years of service.
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Students of the Year 2025
Congratulations to this year's RFS Students of the Year recipients from the Universities of Bangor and Cumbria, Coleg Glynllifon, Coleg Cambria, Royal Agricultural University, Sparsholt College, Capel Manor College, BiFoR and Hill Holt Wood.
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New guidance shows how woodlands can thrive alongside new beaver populations
The paper, published in the Quarterly Journal of Forestry, suggests that woodlands can benefit from beaver populations if managed correctly
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RFS launches new Welsh Junior Forester Award
At this year’s Royal Welsh Show, the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) is proud to release the Welsh edition of its popular Junior Forester Award, thanks to the generous support of Natural Resources Wales.
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Woodman to Head Forester: Shaun Purkiss-McEndoo receives Long Service Award
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Willey Estate Forester receives Long Service Award
Mike Hayward, 67, has worked at the estate since the age of 14.
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Urban tree researcher awarded 2025 Viking Bursary
Aakash Basi is a PhD candidate in Physical Geography. His project titled: "Development of neosoils for ecological remediation of legacy pollutants" will receive £2,000 from the RFS bursary.
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Hugh Cresswell presented Forestry Roots Rising Star Award
Hugh is currently working at Chatsworth House as part of the Forestry Roots traineeship programme.
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For the love of trees: Green Tree Badge reaches 30,000 children
An initiative from the Royal Forestry Society and Bags Of Ethics, Green Tree Badge is an activity book that inspires children to develop a lifelong love for trees and nature.
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Brothers celebrated for dedication to forestry
Congratulations to brothers Keith Allison, 62, and Tony Allison, 58, of Fring Hall Estate, Norfolk.
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Forestry Apprenticeship opportunities expand across England
Pathways to forestry employment are expanding, with opportunities open now from new and established providers across the country.
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Prestigious RFS James Cup presented to Dr Daniel Alder
Dr Daniel Alder was presented the 2024 James Cup today by former RFS President, Sir James Scott.
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