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06 November 2019
Collaboration in the forestry sector launches opportunity for new graduate The drive for tree planting means the strategic importance of woodland and forest management becomes ever more critical. It is particularly exciting then that, with...more
Collaboration in the forestry sector launches opportunity for new graduate The drive for tree planting means the strategic importance of woodland and forest management becomes ever more critical. It is particularly exciting then that, with...more

30 October 2019
Simon Lloyd: RFS calling for clarity on whether forestry would be included in Sustainable Land Management schemes There is disappointment that the Welsh Government’s latest consultation Sustainable farming and our land does not identify whether...more
Simon Lloyd: RFS calling for clarity on whether forestry would be included in Sustainable Land Management schemes There is disappointment that the Welsh Government’s latest consultation Sustainable farming and our land does not identify whether...more

07 October 2019
The future is bright for the growing forestry sector – so heard more than 200 students from across the country at a unique Future Foresters Skills Day organised by the Royal Forestry Society and hosted...more
The future is bright for the growing forestry sector – so heard more than 200 students from across the country at a unique Future Foresters Skills Day organised by the Royal Forestry Society and hosted...more

01 October 2019
The RFS has a new President and a new Chair of the Board of Trustees who took office from 1 October. Above: RFS President Sir James Scott Chair of the Board of Trustees Kitty Martin...more
The RFS has a new President and a new Chair of the Board of Trustees who took office from 1 October. Above: RFS President Sir James Scott Chair of the Board of Trustees Kitty Martin...more

06 September 2019
There is now added urgency to adapting our woodlands to climate change – according to a report charting the progress of a five-year plan. There is added urgency to adapting our woodland to climate change....more
There is now added urgency to adapting our woodlands to climate change – according to a report charting the progress of a five-year plan. There is added urgency to adapting our woodland to climate change....more

28 August 2019
Chief Plant Health Officer Nicola Spence and RFS CE0 Simon Lloyd We were delighted to host Chief Plant Health Officer Professor Nicola Spence on a tour of our Hockeridge Wood near Berkhamsted to discuss climate adapted...more
Chief Plant Health Officer Nicola Spence and RFS CE0 Simon Lloyd We were delighted to host Chief Plant Health Officer Professor Nicola Spence on a tour of our Hockeridge Wood near Berkhamsted to discuss climate adapted...more

22 July 2019
As the impact of the devastating disease ash dieback on the UK treescape gathers pace, woodland owners and managers are sharing their experiences to help others manage that impact. A new resource by the Royal...more
As the impact of the devastating disease ash dieback on the UK treescape gathers pace, woodland owners and managers are sharing their experiences to help others manage that impact. A new resource by the Royal...more

17 July 2019
Geraint Richards, Head Forester for the Duchy of Cornwall, has been presented with the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) Gold Medal for distinguished services to forestry by His Royal Highness The Duke of Cornwall. Above: HRH...more
Geraint Richards, Head Forester for the Duchy of Cornwall, has been presented with the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) Gold Medal for distinguished services to forestry by His Royal Highness The Duke of Cornwall. Above: HRH...more

15 July 2019
A forest scientist, author and woodland owner of international renown, Professor Julian Evans, has been awarded the 2019 Sylva Trophy for outstanding contributions to forestry. Patrick Evelyn, left, presents the 2019 Sylva Trophy to Professor...more
A forest scientist, author and woodland owner of international renown, Professor Julian Evans, has been awarded the 2019 Sylva Trophy for outstanding contributions to forestry. Patrick Evelyn, left, presents the 2019 Sylva Trophy to Professor...more

12 July 2019
Fourteen woodlands and woodland projects from across London, Southern and South East England wowed the judges in this year’s RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards which were presented at the York Club, Windsor Great Park on...more
Fourteen woodlands and woodland projects from across London, Southern and South East England wowed the judges in this year’s RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards which were presented at the York Club, Windsor Great Park on...more