Learning

Welcome

Welcome to the RFS learning pages. Here you can find a wealth of information about trees, woodlands and forests and how to manage them. Stay a while and learn something new!

Tree Biology
Here you can learn about what trees are, what they are made of, and how they grow, live and survive.
A–Z of Trees Everything you need to know about tree species that are common to the United Kingdom, including: identification, distribution, human and wildlife value, and management. Illustrated by kind permission of our educational sponsor:

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Woods and Forests
Learn about different types of woodland and forest, woodland wildlife, conservation and climate change.
Management Discover what forestry is, why we grow trees, different management approaches, sustainability and wood products.
Discovery Zone Kids take our Pancake Woodland Challenge! Our Discovery Zone has games and resources for children to learn about trees and woodland wildlife. Curriculum links are provided for teachers and parents.
The Woodshed Rummage around in our woodshed for articles on many tree and woodland related topics.