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Phytoremediation: Can Plants Work Together to Clean Our Cities? A Research Update
Aakash Basi, PhD candidate at Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) and RFS Viking Bursary recipient 2025, explores if plants can extract and stabilise contaminants in the soil where local authorities struggle.
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We Listened: Public perception of forestry is harming mental health
Public perceptions of forestry can affect those working in the sector; but better communication could help bridge the gap between people and the work that keeps our woodlands healthy.
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Students of the Year 2026
Congratulations to this year's Students of the Year. The awards showcase the breadth of new talent entering the sector from across England and Wales.
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Action Oak Research Coordinator: How I Got Here
For Plant Health Week 2026, we're looking at scientists and introducing our newest colleague! Professor Melanie Smith, Research Coordinator, shares an early fascination with nature, who inspired her, and the journey through academia to her current 'discovery mode' in post at Action Oak.
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Hidden History: The Lumberjills’ Legacy (Show Notes)
On Gone Foresting: An RFS Podcast Elle was joined by Joanna Foat to discuss the history of women in forestry and the hidden history of the Lumberjills.
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Children of the Forest: Managing a 3-acre woodland for learning and habitat
A forest school in Devon is celebrated for combining child-led education with responsible management of its site.
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Entries now open for prestigious Royal Forestry Society Awards
The RFS is inviting entries from exemplary woods in the South and South East demonstrating excellence in resilience, silviculture, education and community engagement.
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Build your forestry knowledge with the Randle Travel Bursary
The Randle Travel Bursary offers up to £1200 to fund overseas travel to build your forestry knowledge. Applications open now.
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RFS launches new Welsh Junior Forester Award
At this year’s Royal Welsh Show, the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) is proud to release the Welsh edition of its popular Junior Forester Award, thanks to the generous support of Natural Resources Wales.
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For the love of trees: Green Tree Badge reaches 30,000 children
An initiative from the Royal Forestry Society and Bags Of Ethics, Green Tree Badge is an activity book that inspires children to develop a lifelong love for trees and nature.
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RFS joins Forests With Impact to drive social and environmental change
Forests With Impact is an industry-led, innovative social enterprise that is transforming the rehabilitation process by establishing commercial tree nurseries within prisons.
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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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Meet the new RFS President and Chair
Starting this Autumn Alison Field becomes the 77th President succeeding Ben Herbert. Ian Tubby takes up the role of Chair of the Board succeeding Kitty Hall.
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An RFS Journey to Hexham
I've always taken an interest in the origins of organisations where I've worked. I think understanding where an establishment has come from, can add value and meaning to what is being undertaken in the present.
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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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