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Applications now open for Forestry Roots traineeship programme
“Forestry Roots is about believing in people” - Becky Wilkinson, Learning & Outreach Manager.
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PEFC UK sponsors RFS Women in Forestry Network
The Women in Forestry Network provides opportunities for networking, mentoring and sharing experiences with peers. Listen to the first episode of Gone Foresting: An RFS Podcast, which explores the evolving role of women in forestry.
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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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RFS hits major milestone as Junior Forester Award gets 100,000 children engaged in woodlands
The Junior Forester Award inspires children and young people to learn about their local trees and woodlands. It aims to nurture the next generation of foresters, addressing the growing skills shortage across the sector.
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Free-to-access guide helps woodland owners create space for forest education
The guidance is a collaboration between the Royal Forestry Society, Forestry England and forest school training provider, Cambium Sustainable
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Promising student awarded by the RFS Herefordshire division
The annual George Clive Award was awarded this year to forestry apprentice, Wilf Rake.
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Students of the Year 2024
Read about this year's RFS Students of the Year. Congratulations to students from the Universities of Bangor and Cumbria, Coleg Gynliffon, Coleg Cambria, Plumpton College, Sparsholt College and Hill Holt Wood.
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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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Forestry Roots: 10 New Posts
Thanks to the ALA Green Charitable Trust, we are able to offer posts to ten more trainees through our groundbreaking Forestry Roots project.
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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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Jemma Cuthbert: “I told her she could be a great forester in the future!”
Long-time RFS Education Officer and now Schools & Community Outreach Officer, Jemma Cuthbert offered her experience of encouraging children to learn for International Women's Day.
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Growing Learning and Outreach
We have been delighted to welcome three new members of staff as we grow our Learning and Outreach activities during 2024.
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