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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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Managing for Resilience 2022
Twelve case studies feature in this updated report to share the experiences of woodlands facing up to the challenges of climate change.
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Peter Borrowman: Patsy Wood Scholar
The new Patsy Wood Scholar is Peter Borrowman who will be working with independent forestry consultant William Hamer, mainly in Hampshire and Berkshire.
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Forestry for Non Foresters
For owners and managers of woodlands with little or no experience, the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) is hosting subsidized two-day courses to demystify forestry, leading participants through the forest cycle from establishment to harvesting timber.
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North Wales Awards go to three incredible students
Three incredible forestry students have been presented with awards by our North Wales Division:
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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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Take the survey!
Take part in a sector wide survey and have you say on the skills needed in the forestry workforce.
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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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Treescapes2021 – breaking new ground
Treescapes2021 has unveiled a unique line up of key note speakers, talks and workshops to bring researchers and woodland practitioners together online from 6-8 July.
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Long-term investment in skills needed to deliver Action Plan, says RFS
Amid support for the England Trees Action Plan 2021-2024 is a warning that planting millions of trees may not deliver on carbon store promises if there is not a sufficiently skilled and sustainable workforce.
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Five foresters go forward with Forestry Roots
Five young foresters have begun year-long paid posts in some of the UK’s best-known woodlands and at a leading forestry nursery thanks to the Royal Forestry Society’s Forestry Roots Scheme with ALA Charitable Trust.
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Eight points: our response to Tree planning and Woodland Inquiry
The Royal Forestry Society has submitted written evidence to the EFRA committee Tree Planting and Woodland inquiry.
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