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16 November 2018
The Royal Forestry Society has given a cautious welcome to the government’s Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC’s) publication of two linked reports this month – one on land use and one on biomass. Chief Executive...more
The Royal Forestry Society has given a cautious welcome to the government’s Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC’s) publication of two linked reports this month – one on land use and one on biomass. Chief Executive...more
09 November 2018
Climate change, Ash Dieback and damage by grey squirrels are driving UK woodland owners to diversify the species of trees they are planting. While some are reverting to familiar varieties such as Cherry and Wild...more
Climate change, Ash Dieback and damage by grey squirrels are driving UK woodland owners to diversify the species of trees they are planting. While some are reverting to familiar varieties such as Cherry and Wild...more
01 November 2018
Simon Lloyd:" There's significant opportunity to increase economic value of forestry in Wales." The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) says there is a significant opportunity to increase the economic value of forestry in Wales by bringing...more
Simon Lloyd:" There's significant opportunity to increase economic value of forestry in Wales." The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) says there is a significant opportunity to increase the economic value of forestry in Wales by bringing...more
30 October 2018
The Government has missed a huge opportunity in its Autumn Budget to tap into a vast economic and environmental potential tied up in existing but under or unmanaged woodland. The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) applauds...more
The Government has missed a huge opportunity in its Autumn Budget to tap into a vast economic and environmental potential tied up in existing but under or unmanaged woodland. The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) applauds...more
24 September 2018
Four young college and university leavers are starting their first paid jobs in forestry this month thanks to Forestry Roots - a unique partnership launched this year between the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) and the...more
Four young college and university leavers are starting their first paid jobs in forestry this month thanks to Forestry Roots - a unique partnership launched this year between the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) and the...more
20 September 2018
Actions to address significant gaps in forestry policy, research and practice are necessary to deal with the unprecedented pace and scale of environmental change, say forestry organisations launching a new action plan today at APF,...more
Actions to address significant gaps in forestry policy, research and practice are necessary to deal with the unprecedented pace and scale of environmental change, say forestry organisations launching a new action plan today at APF,...more
29 August 2018
From left: Sion Ceurwyn Jones, Edward Ingham and Rhys Tam Jones. Picture: Les Starling The RFS has announced 11 winners of the 2018 Silky Fox Handsaw Award for best Forestry, Arb or Countryside Management student...more
From left: Sion Ceurwyn Jones, Edward Ingham and Rhys Tam Jones. Picture: Les Starling The RFS has announced 11 winners of the 2018 Silky Fox Handsaw Award for best Forestry, Arb or Countryside Management student...more
19 July 2018
Professor Jo Bradwell, who is credited with transforming the research landscape for forestry in England in less than a decade, has been awarded the Sylva Trophy. Professor Jo Bradwell receives the Sylva Award with RFS...more
Professor Jo Bradwell, who is credited with transforming the research landscape for forestry in England in less than a decade, has been awarded the Sylva Trophy. Professor Jo Bradwell receives the Sylva Award with RFS...more
17 July 2018
Royal Forestry Society (RFS) awards have revealed a rich seam of excellence in woodlands and woodland learning projects across the West and South West of England, ranging from the Duchy of Cornwall woodland in Herefordshire...more
Royal Forestry Society (RFS) awards have revealed a rich seam of excellence in woodlands and woodland learning projects across the West and South West of England, ranging from the Duchy of Cornwall woodland in Herefordshire...more
12 June 2018
The RFS is among organisations supporting seven recommendations contained in a new report launched today, Agroforestry in England: Benefits, Barriers & Opportunities. Agroforestry: a win-win for productivity, environmental protection and agricultural resilience. Picture: Stephen Briggs The...more
The RFS is among organisations supporting seven recommendations contained in a new report launched today, Agroforestry in England: Benefits, Barriers & Opportunities. Agroforestry: a win-win for productivity, environmental protection and agricultural resilience. Picture: Stephen Briggs The...more
