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Phytoremediation: Can Plants Work Together to Clean Our Cities? A Research Update
Aakash Basi, PhD candidate at Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) and RFS Viking Bursary recipient 2025, explores if plants can extract and stabilise contaminants in the soil where local authorities struggle.
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We Listened: Public perception of forestry is harming mental health
Public perceptions of forestry can affect those working in the sector; but better communication could help bridge the gap between people and the work that keeps our woodlands healthy.
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Students of the Year 2026
Congratulations to this year's Students of the Year. The awards showcase the breadth of new talent entering the sector from across England and Wales.
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Action Oak Research Coordinator: How I Got Here
For Plant Health Week 2026, we're looking at scientists and introducing our newest colleague! Professor Melanie Smith, Research Coordinator, shares an early fascination with nature, who inspired her, and the journey through academia to her current 'discovery mode' in post at Action Oak.
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Entries now open for prestigious Royal Forestry Society Awards
The RFS is inviting entries from exemplary woods in the South and South East demonstrating excellence in resilience, silviculture, education and community engagement.
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Education & Learning Award 2025
Congratulations to Gold winners Children of the Forest, and to Silver winners Madley Primary School.
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Forestry innovators recognised at Royal Forestry Society Awards
The RFS Excellence in Forestry (EIF) Awards 2025 spotlight innovation, resilience and community impact across the South West’s woodlands
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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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Right applicant for the right job: growing a resilient sector
As the Forestry sector continues to face a skills shortage, Learning and Outreach Manager, Becky Wilkinson, shares lessons learned in how to recruit more a more diverse pool of applicants.
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2,500 trees planted across schools in Gateshead
The RFS is working in partnership with Gateshead Council to enable schools across the region to plant trees on their school grounds and get kids engaged in the environment.
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Gone Foresting; An RFS Podcast Launches for IWD 2025
International Women's Day 2025 starts with a brand new podcast with the first discussing the experience 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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Forestry for Non-Foresters: New Woodland Owner
This video has been brought to you by The Royal Forestry Society, Penfolds Forestry, Cumbria Woodlands and Coombes Forestry with thanks to Sandi Toksvig. It was funded by the Forestry Commission Forestry Innovation Fund.
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Free-to-access guide helps woodland owners create space for forest education
The guidance is a collaboration between the Royal Forestry Society, Forestry England and forest school training provider, Cambium Sustainable
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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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