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25 February 2020
RFS Position Statement RFS Chief Executive Simon Lloyd: "Economic and environmental benefits from woodland are not mutually exclusive, they must be addressed in tandem." Recognising woodlands for locally targeted environmental outcomes could help bring many...more
RFS Position Statement RFS Chief Executive Simon Lloyd: "Economic and environmental benefits from woodland are not mutually exclusive, they must be addressed in tandem." Recognising woodlands for locally targeted environmental outcomes could help bring many...more

03 February 2020
Growing not planting trees is the key to unlock climate change benefits climate change, warns the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). The charity fears planting millions of trees risks being a short-term indulgence if we don’t...more
Growing not planting trees is the key to unlock climate change benefits climate change, warns the Royal Forestry Society (RFS). The charity fears planting millions of trees risks being a short-term indulgence if we don’t...more

13 January 2020
Have your wellies helped you explore woods, discover minibeasts, climb a tree, wade through forest streams, build a den or go on a woodland adventure? To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Teaching Trees...more
Have your wellies helped you explore woods, discover minibeasts, climb a tree, wade through forest streams, build a den or go on a woodland adventure? To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Teaching Trees...more

02 January 2020
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) has linked up with the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), Cumbria Woodlands and Forest Service Northern Ireland to extend its hugely successful range of one-day courses. Back by popular...more
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) has linked up with the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), Cumbria Woodlands and Forest Service Northern Ireland to extend its hugely successful range of one-day courses. Back by popular...more

06 December 2019
A call for papers from researchers and forestry practitioners has been made for Treescapes2020 – a unique two-day conference at the University of Birmingham on 1 & 2 July 2020. Treescapes2020 is being led by...more
A call for papers from researchers and forestry practitioners has been made for Treescapes2020 – a unique two-day conference at the University of Birmingham on 1 & 2 July 2020. Treescapes2020 is being led by...more

02 December 2019
Excellence in Forestry Co-ordinator Rachel Thomas: throwing the spotlight in 2020 on those who are achieving the very best in forestry practice and woodland learning in the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and Wales...more
Excellence in Forestry Co-ordinator Rachel Thomas: throwing the spotlight in 2020 on those who are achieving the very best in forestry practice and woodland learning in the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and Wales...more

25 November 2019
Fourteen students from 10 colleges in England and Wales have been awarded RFS Silky Fox Handsaw Awards in 2019. Oliver Vincent and William Smith from Plumpton College, among 14 to receive RFs Silky Fox Handsaw...more
Fourteen students from 10 colleges in England and Wales have been awarded RFS Silky Fox Handsaw Awards in 2019. Oliver Vincent and William Smith from Plumpton College, among 14 to receive RFs Silky Fox Handsaw...more

19 November 2019
More than 260 years of great forestry have been celebrated with awards to seven very special foresters from five different locations across England and Wales during 2019. The awards recognise and thank those whose skill...more
More than 260 years of great forestry have been celebrated with awards to seven very special foresters from five different locations across England and Wales during 2019. The awards recognise and thank those whose skill...more

12 November 2019
Pictured: Home page Forestry Roots holders 2019-2020 with ALA Green Trustees Judy McAteer and Andrew Green. From top, left to right: Issac, Jack,Philippa, Rhys and Sam Five young foresters have started their careers this...more
Pictured: Home page Forestry Roots holders 2019-2020 with ALA Green Trustees Judy McAteer and Andrew Green. From top, left to right: Issac, Jack,Philippa, Rhys and Sam Five young foresters have started their careers this...more

06 November 2019
Collaboration in the forestry sector launches opportunity for new graduate The drive for tree planting means the strategic importance of woodland and forest management becomes ever more critical. It is particularly exciting then that, with...more
Collaboration in the forestry sector launches opportunity for new graduate The drive for tree planting means the strategic importance of woodland and forest management becomes ever more critical. It is particularly exciting then that, with...more