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RFS welcomes Forest Resilience Strategy
The RFS supports the release of Forestry England's Forest Resilience Strategy and Action Plan.
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The Bede Howell Award for Excellence in Silviculture 2025
Congratulations to Gold winner Buckland Wood and to Silver winner Haddeo Woodlands.
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Graham Taylor wins RFS Sylva Trophy for outstanding contribution to forestry
Congratulations to Graham Taylor MBE FICFOR, former Managing Director of Prior and Rickett Silviculture (now Euroforest).
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Prestigious RFS James Cup presented to Dr Daniel Alder
Dr Daniel Alder was presented the 2024 James Cup today by former RFS President, Sir James Scott.
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RFS launches Strategy to 2035
RFS sets out vision to create resilient, productive treescapes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Rounding off an exceptional Annual Study Tour
The 2025 Annual Study Tour visited some of the best woodlands in South Wales, from private commercial forests to amenity woodlands and newly planted native woods.
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New analysis shows that tree diversity builds climate resilience and boosts economic return
In the face of mounting threats from climate change, mixed species forests have been called an 'insurance policy' for UK forestry in a new literature review supported by DEFRA and Teagasc.
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John Boddy Award opens for applications
Applications for this year's John Boddy Award are now open. The trophy celebrates and rewards excellence in forestry design and practice in Yorkshire.
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Applications now open for the RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards 2025
The Excellence in Forestry Awards celebrate the best of British woodlands, from silviculture to forest education. The RFS is thrilled to receive sponsorship from the Duchy of Cornwall for the 2025 awards.
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The Bede Howell Award for Excellence in Silviculture 2024
Congratulations to Gold winner Sotterley Estate and to Silver winner Fring Hall Estate, Norfolk, owned by Edward Brun.
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Best in British forestry recognised at Excellence in Forestry Awards
The Excellence in Forestry Awards celebrate leading lights in woodland management, forestry education and learning.
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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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