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Celebrating 60 years at Tendring Hall Estate
Martin Bartlett was presented the award at the Hadleigh Show, celebrating his distinguished career at the Suffolk estate.
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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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Forestry Roots: “What I love about my current work is every day is different”
Harriet Jenkins, 2024 Forestry Roots trainee, speaks about how the programme gave her the skills and experience she needed to start building a successful career in forestry.
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Forestry Roots: “It’s been a real turning point for me”
Forestry Roots trainee, Charlotte Moss talks about her experience on the programme and aspirations for her career. Applications for Forestry Roots 2025/26 close on 16 June.
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RFS launches Strategy to 2035
RFS sets out vision to create resilient, productive treescapes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Healthy Trees Need Healthy People
Representatives from organisations across the forestry sector have come together to identify mental health issues and provide useful tools to help.
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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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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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Raising The Bar For Forestry
Peter Hooks began work as a trainee forester at Lexham Estate near Swaffham in Norfolk straight from school, following in his grandfather’s footsteps. He rose to become Head Forester.
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