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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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Forestry for Non-Foresters: Silviculture
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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“A great loss to forestry”: RFS Member Bill Mason has Passed Away
It is with regret that we learn of the passing of RFS member, Bill Mason.
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Forestry for Non-Foresters: Woodland Creation
This video has been brought to you by The Royal Forestry Society, Penfolds Forestry, Cumbria Woodlands and Coombes Forestry and was Funded by the Forestry Commission Forestry Innovation Fund.
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From Physical Geography Graduate to Director: How I Got Here
Director at Forest of Mercia CIC, Kathryn Lane, answers our questions about how her career led to her current leadership position in one of England's 15 community forests.
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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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Wendy Necar: “More will follow in their footsteps…”
The final in our International Women's Day series, Wendy Necar opens up about her 20 years in forestry as RFS Communications Officer spreading the knowledge of our members and award winners, the changes that she's witnessed, and the challenges to come.
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Peter Borrowman: My 2 Years on the Future Forester ‘Patsy Wood Scholarship’
Two years ago Peter Borrowman was employed as the Patsy Wood Scholar; a trainee assistant forestry management position run through the Future Trees Trust (FTT), in collaboration with William Hamer (W M Hamer, Forestry Consultant) and the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). Read about his progress and best moments...
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Careers Advice: 3 Ways To Boost Your Confidence
Our amazing new Forestry Careers Advisor, Alison Dinnie, offers a few suggestions on how to boost your confidence (especially if you're a woman) when applying for your first job in forestry. She even added a bonus tip to calm pre-interview nerves!
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Battram Wood Works Update
Update on works at RFS Battram Woods.
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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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RFS Book Club with Prof. Jo Bradwell
Talking trees and "Norbury Park: An estate tackling climate change" with Q&A.
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