News
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John Morris wins Sylva Trophy for devotion to Chiltern’s woodland management
Congratulations to Mr John Morris, devoted forester for many Chiltern Woodlands, who wins this year’s Sylva Trophy.
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Excellence in Forestry 2026: A Day of Innovation, Community and Resilience
The RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards 2026 recognises outstanding silviculture, resilience, education and community projects across the South and South-east
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Small Woods & RFS Celebrate Esmond Harris’ 100th Birthday
The first Director of the Royal Forestry Society, Esmond Harris MBE, is turning 100 in December and the RFS collaborated with Small Woods to share some key moments in a great career in forestry.
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Upcoming Events
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Discount for members
Continuous Cover Forestry – Irregular Silviculture in the lowlands: Transformation in Practice
Tutors: David Pengelly and Andy Poore of SelectFor are leading exponents of Continuous Cover Forest Management. This is an established two day course providing an in-depth introduction to the theory and practical application of irregular silviculture in coniferous and broadleaved stands with the emphasis on lowland forests.
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Introduction to Soil Identification for Foresters
Tutor: Dr Andy Moffat, Research Fellow at Forest Research - A return of this popular course, an introduction to forest soils, which combines classroom theory and outdoor practical sessions.
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Drone Surveys in Forestry
Tutor: Jamie Brookes of Landscan UK - this course is designed to introduce and explain practical drone survey usage for woodland management and provide an overview of ‘remote sensing’ practices and limitations.
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