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Applications now open for Forestry Roots traineeship programme
“Forestry Roots is about believing in people” - Becky Wilkinson, Learning & Outreach Manager.
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PEFC UK sponsors RFS Women in Forestry Network
The Women in Forestry Network provides opportunities for networking, mentoring and sharing experiences with peers. Listen to the first episode of Gone Foresting: An RFS Podcast, which explores the evolving role of women in forestry.
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Careers Advice: Make Your CV Stand Out
So, you want to make your CV stand out when applying for roles in Forestry and Arboriculture. Follow the steps below to help you improve your chances of being selected for your dream job!
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RFS Goodhart Bursary recipients announced
Six early career foresters have received up to £500 of grant funding to attend the RFS Annual Study Tour in South Wales.
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National Apprenticeship Week: getting started in forestry
An apprenticeship is a great way to earn while you learn, whether you're leaving school or looking for a change of career later in life.
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Addressing the skills gap in forestry – RFS creates 10 more traineeships
Forestry Roots provides a year's paid placement, training, relocation expenses and mentoring for 18–30-year-olds.
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RFS hits major milestone as Junior Forester Award gets 100,000 children engaged in woodlands
The Junior Forester Award inspires children and young people to learn about their local trees and woodlands. It aims to nurture the next generation of foresters, addressing the growing skills shortage across the sector.
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Mick Beeson receives Long Service Award for 50 years at Milton Estate
After starting his career hand weeding young plantations, Mick has become an invaluable member of the forestry team, shaping the woodlands of Milton Estate for half a century.
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Meet the new RFS President and Chair
Starting this Autumn Alison Field becomes the 77th President succeeding Ben Herbert. Ian Tubby takes up the role of Chair of the Board succeeding Kitty Hall.
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Promising student awarded by the RFS Herefordshire division
The annual George Clive Award was awarded this year to forestry apprentice, Wilf Rake.
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Thoresby Estate Forester Awarded for Half-Century of Service
James Muirhead, woods foreman at Thoresby Estate has received the RFS Long Service Award for 52 years dedicated to the estate's woods team.
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Ray Froud celebrates 37 years at Sevenoaks District Council
After impressing in his first role clearing up after the storm of 1987, Ray has gone on to make a huge impact on the woodlands of Sevenoaks as senior ranger for the council.
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