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No Masks Are Needed In The Forest
Becky Wilkinson, Learning & Outreach Manager, contributed a blog article on neurodiversity and forestry careers for The Neurodivergent Coach blog.
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#ForestDay: 5 Ways We Are Innovating
Thursday 21st March is the United Nations' International Day of Forests 2024. This year the theme is ‘Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World’. At the Royal Forestry Society we have been encouraging innovation in many ways.
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Harriet Jenkins: “Women are capable and competent to do the work of a Forester”
The newest of our forestry cohort talking for International Women's Day, Harriet Jenkins is currently part of the Forestry Roots program based at Bron Haul in North Wales. She expands on her experience and inspiration so far.
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Forestry Roots – Trained to Chainsaw
Harriet Jenkins describes her first two months at Broadleaf Wales as part of the Forestry Roots apprenticeship program.
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“Three changes”: Call To Inspire Next Generation Of Foresters
The Royal Forestry Society is calling for three changes to make it easier for young people to enter the sector and for career changers to qualify.
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Forestry Roots: A Record Intake
The Royal Forestry Society is welcoming a record intake of 10 Forestry Roots Trainees this year.
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From Forestry Roots to Woodlands Operations Manager
Forestry Roots 2019 participant Jack Hunt is now Woodlands Operations Manager for White Wood Management & Devon Timber. In the past 4 ½ years, 22 trainees have completed the Forestry Roots programme. In this occasional series of blog interviews we follow some of their careers.
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From Forestry Roots to Tree and Woodland Inspector
At the age of 21, Forestry Roots 2019 participant Isaac Carr is now Tree and Woodland Inspector for Lancashire County Council. In the past 4 ½ years, 22 trainees have completed the Forestry Roots programme. In this occasional series of blog interviews we follow some of their careers.
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APF 2022: All the Fun of the Forestry Fair
Last week included a fantastic time at APF 2022, both running the Schools tent and greeting old and new friends on our own stall. Elle describes her first experience of the show.
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How volunteering helped me get a job
Hannah Holden left her job in the law sector to devote time to volunteering and gaining practical skills that would lead to a career in forestry. She is now a Forestry Assistant at the Harewood Estate in West Yorkshire after successfully applying to the Royal Forestry Society’s (RFS) Forestry Roots Scheme.
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Forestry Roots: “a brilliant experience”
As Hannah approached the end of her MSc in Environmental Forestry at Bangor University, she was keen to develop her ability in silviculture and forest management. Landing a Forestry Roots graduate post has opened new experiences and opportunities.
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Four new Forestry Roots jobs
Four new jobs have been created thanks to the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) and the ALA Green Charitable Trust.
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