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What are the benefits of RFS Certification?
As one of the oldest professional registers in the forestry and arboriculture sector, there are many benefits of applying for RFS Certification.
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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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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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Forestry for Non-Foresters: Machinery
This video has been brought to you by The Royal Forestry Society, Penfolds Forestry, Cumbria Woodlands and Coombes Forestry with thanks to the Hampton Estate. It was funded by the Forestry Commission Forestry Innovation Fund.
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Ray Froud celebrates 37 years at Sevenoaks District Council
After impressing in his first role clearing up after the storm of 1987, Ray has gone on to make a huge impact on the woodlands of Sevenoaks as senior ranger for the council.
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Goodhart Bursary: Our UK Study Tour Experience
Clare O'Reilly and Holly Whitehouse, recipients of the Goodhart Bursary, share their experience of attending the RFS Annual Study Tour 2024.
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Forestry for Non-Foresters: Woodland Regeneration
This video has been brought to you by The Royal Forestry Society, Penfolds Forestry, and Cumbria Woodlands. It was funded by the Forestry Commission Forestry Innovation Fund.
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New RFS Awards at the Royal Welsh 2024
RFS had an exciting week at the Royal Welsh Show; celebrating a Rising Star Award as well as receiving Bronze Award for Educational Value.
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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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Drought and disease researchers awarded Viking Bursary
This year's Viking Bursary has gone to PhD students, Emily Grace and Andrea Rabbai, who are studying bacterial tree diseases and the impact of drought on mixed forest stands respectively.
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Open Letter to Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Sir Keir Starmer
Christopher Williams, RFS Chief Executive, writes to the newly appointed government to promote the forestry sector and asks for support in the years ahead.
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