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Best in British forestry recognised at Excellence in Forestry Awards
The Excellence in Forestry Awards celebrate leading lights in woodland management, forestry education and learning.
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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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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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John Boddy Award goes to Harewood Estate
Harewood House in Leeds is recognised as the best example of woodland management in Yorkshire.
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Students of the Year 2024
Read about this year's RFS Students of the Year. Congratulations to students from the Universities of Bangor and Cumbria, Coleg Gynliffon, Coleg Cambria, Plumpton College, Sparsholt College and Hill Holt Wood.
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Julian Evans receives Gold Medal for outstanding contribution to Forestry
This month, Professor Julian Evans OBE was presented with the RFS Gold Medal by Vice-President, Alison Field, in recognition of his remarkable impact on the British forestry.
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Timber marketer’s long career celebrated by Forestry Commission
Roger Wilson is presented with the RFS Long Service Award for his dedication to the sector.
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Excellence Awards: Enter by 30 April
Our Excellence in Forestry Awards 2024 are open for entries until 30 April.
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Congratulations: Aaron Takes Inaugural Award
Congratulations to Aaron Adal who has been awarded the inaugural RFS Notts and Lincs Division Forestry Dissertation Prize.
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Award for Storm ‘Newcomer’
David Marling started work at Holkham in Norfolk as an independent woodsman and firewood supplier to help with aftermath of the Great Storm of 1987.
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A Northern Powerhouse of Woodlands
From encouraging forestry microbusinesses to inspiring children and empowering young people, our Excellence in Forestry Awards 2023 show projects across the North of England leading the way.
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Community Woodland of the Year Award 2023
Congratulations go to our gold winners, Gibside, National Trust in Tyne and Wear, and to silver winners, York Community Woodland.
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