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25 March 2020
A series on Forest Resilience in British Forests, Woods & Plantations in the Quarterly Journal of Forestry should be “compulsory reading for anyone involved in deciding or advising on managing and creating forests for the...more
A series on Forest Resilience in British Forests, Woods & Plantations in the Quarterly Journal of Forestry should be “compulsory reading for anyone involved in deciding or advising on managing and creating forests for the...more
19 March 2020
In the light of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and current Public Health advice, we are sorry to announce that we have had to cancel all RFS meetings taking place before 31 May. We do not...more
In the light of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and current Public Health advice, we are sorry to announce that we have had to cancel all RFS meetings taking place before 31 May. We do not...more
05 March 2020
Where My Wellies Take Me competition entries have caused quite a splash with the six amazing winners announced today, World Book Day. The response to the competition held by the Royal Forestry Society to help...more
Where My Wellies Take Me competition entries have caused quite a splash with the six amazing winners announced today, World Book Day. The response to the competition held by the Royal Forestry Society to help...more
25 February 2020
RFS Position Statement RFS Chief Executive Simon Lloyd: "Economic and environmental benefits from woodland are not mutually exclusive, they must be addressed in tandem." Recognising woodlands for locally targeted environmental outcomes could help bring many...more
RFS Position Statement RFS Chief Executive Simon Lloyd: "Economic and environmental benefits from woodland are not mutually exclusive, they must be addressed in tandem." Recognising woodlands for locally targeted environmental outcomes could help bring many...more
03 February 2020
Growing not planting trees is the key to unlock climate change benefits climate change, warns the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). The charity fears planting millions of trees risks being a short-term indulgence if we don’t...more
Growing not planting trees is the key to unlock climate change benefits climate change, warns the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). The charity fears planting millions of trees risks being a short-term indulgence if we don’t...more
13 January 2020
Have your wellies helped you explore woods, discover minibeasts, climb a tree, wade through forest streams, build a den or go on a woodland adventure? To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Teaching Trees...more
Have your wellies helped you explore woods, discover minibeasts, climb a tree, wade through forest streams, build a den or go on a woodland adventure? To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Teaching Trees...more
02 January 2020
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) has linked up with the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), Cumbria Woodlands and Forest Service Northern Ireland to extend its hugely successful range of one-day courses. Back by popular...more
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) has linked up with the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), Cumbria Woodlands and Forest Service Northern Ireland to extend its hugely successful range of one-day courses. Back by popular...more
06 December 2019
A call for papers from researchers and forestry practitioners has been made for Treescapes2020 – a unique two-day conference at the University of Birmingham on 1 & 2 July 2020. Treescapes2020 is being led by...more
A call for papers from researchers and forestry practitioners has been made for Treescapes2020 – a unique two-day conference at the University of Birmingham on 1 & 2 July 2020. Treescapes2020 is being led by...more
02 December 2019
Excellence in Forestry Co-ordinator Rachel Thomas: throwing the spotlight in 2020 on those who are achieving the very best in forestry practice and woodland learning in the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and Wales...more
Excellence in Forestry Co-ordinator Rachel Thomas: throwing the spotlight in 2020 on those who are achieving the very best in forestry practice and woodland learning in the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and Wales...more
25 November 2019
Fourteen students from 10 colleges in England and Wales have been awarded RFS Silky Fox Handsaw Awards in 2019. Oliver Vincent and William Smith from Plumpton College, among 14 to receive RFs Silky Fox Handsaw...more
Fourteen students from 10 colleges in England and Wales have been awarded RFS Silky Fox Handsaw Awards in 2019. Oliver Vincent and William Smith from Plumpton College, among 14 to receive RFs Silky Fox Handsaw...more
