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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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Battram Wood Works Update
Update on works at RFS Battram Woods.
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Good news for England’s Timber Growers
Two new documents are potentially good news for timber growers in England, says Royal Forestry Society Chief Executive Christopher Williams.
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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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Battram Tree Thinning 2023-2024
We are carrying out a thinning exercise in Battram Wood in the National Forest. This involves removing a proportion of the trees, still leaving most of the trees in any given stand.
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Award for Storm ‘Newcomer’
David Marling started work at Holkham in Norfolk as an independent woodsman and firewood supplier to help with aftermath of the Great Storm of 1987.
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A Northern Powerhouse of Woodlands
From encouraging forestry microbusinesses to inspiring children and empowering young people, our Excellence in Forestry Awards 2023 show projects across the North of England leading the way.
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Community Woodland of the Year Award 2023
Congratulations go to our gold winners, Gibside, National Trust in Tyne and Wear, and to silver winners, York Community Woodland.
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Small and Farm Woodland of the Year Award 2023
Congratulations go to gold winners, Oaks Wood, Kendal, owned by Romola and Edward Acland, and to silver winners, Hale Moss Wood and Meadows, Milndale, Lancashire, owned by Roger and Nancy Cartwright.
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The Bede Howell Award for Excellence in Silviculture 2023
Congratulations go to our gold winner, Snowden Close near Brampton, Cumbria, owned by Ash Moss Limited, and silver winner, Hovingham Estate, Yorkshire, owned by Sir William Worsley.
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The Duke of Cornwall’s Award for Resilient Multi-Purpose Forestry 2023
Congratulations go to gold winners, Witherslack Woodlands, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, owned by Nicholas Stanley, and to silver winners, Hovingham Estate, Hovingham, York, owned by Sir William Worsley.
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Why Woodland Management Matters
The Royal Forestry Society is delighted to support the Forestry Commission’s new Woodland Management Matters campaign.
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Careers Advice: Top 5 Tips To Get The Job
Whether you're trying a career change or just starting out after leaving education, it can feel daunting chasing your dream job. Becky Wilkinson, Learning & Outreach Manager, lays out the best advice for how to prepare and get the role you want.
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