⭐ We're hiring! ⭐ Join our friendly and dedicated team at our RFS office near Banbury and play your part to help protect trees and woodlands in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. 🌳https://rfs.org.uk/jobs/finance-and-facilities-officer/ #RFSJobs #ForestryJobsBoard #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

🌳 "For over a century, the Wills family has cared for Miserden Estate, nurturing 344 hectares of woodland at the heart of the Cotswolds.... to ensure the woods thrive for generations to come." 🥾 https://ow.ly/5FPI50XCIkE #MiserdenEstate #WoodlandManagement #Sustainability

“He knows his way around all the woods like the back of his hand,” the estate notes. “That’s because he has planted most of these trees. Their care and welfare has always been his first priority.” 👉 https://ow.ly/jpEn50XBfjR #RFSAwards #LongService #TreePlanting #Estate #WoodlandManagement

"I'd like to recognise the entire 'trail‑blazing' cohort for their hard work and resilience..." 👉 https://ow.ly/9vBF50XBf85 Congratulations to all Professional Forester graduates at the University of Cumbria ! #StudentAwards #ProfessionalForester #Apprenticeship #ForestryCareers

🥾 Goodhart Bursary: help attending the RFS Annual Study Tour 🌳 Spencer Bursary: help attending RFS events 🌱 Viking Bursary: help study of forestry benefiting woodland management 🗺️ Randle Travel Bursary: help travel enhancing forestry knowledge #Bursaries #Forestry #WoodlandManagement #ApplyNow

🌱 "I took the bus to help on a volunteer day. I quickly realised that this was the right fit for me and I became instantly hooked!" - Amy Timms, Avon Needs Trees 👉 https://ow.ly/bye950XyFvA #NationalTreeWeek #TreePlanting #WoodlandCreation #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #EcoAction

⭐ We're hiring! Join Action Oak as our Researcher Coordinator. 🌳 Remote / optional bases 🌳 £27,600 🌳 Part-time contract 28 hrs p/w 🌳 Apply by: 5 Jan 2026 Learn more: https://ow.ly/gapZ50XyFip #ForestryJobs #EnvironmentalScience #Oaks #NativeTrees #ResearchCareers #NatureJobs #NationalTreeWeek

Check out our favourite Thors Day oak fact from Action Oak. You can find much more on their website www.actionoak.org plus oak-related blogs at www.rfs.org.uk! What's your favourite fact about the glorious Oak tree? Let us know! #ActionOak #ThorsDay #LightningStrikes #SacredOak #Quercus

Join our national monitoring project and help expand a GB-wide network of pheromone traps to improve understanding of the eight toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus. 👉 Sign up: ow.ly/TICy50XtxN9 @forestrycommission.bsky.social @sylva.org.uk #DefraGovUK

🌲“I feel proud every time I tell a client I am an RFS-Certified Forester. It is more than a credential; it is a reflection of a lifetime’s work.” Get 50% off on applications this Black Friday! 👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/I4xO50XwLV5 #Forestry #ProfessionalCertification #BlackFriday

Researcher Spotlight!💡🧐 Celyn Bassett (Aberystwyth Uni) is monitoring oak tree health using an app. Gathering info about oaks in the field to help estimate their health and get a view of how disease is spreading. Could you volunteer time to help us monitor our oaks? #oaktrees #nationaltreeweek

Check out @actionoak.bsky.social's competition giveaway! "In this dazzling book, biodiversity expert Tillon narrates the story of the tree he calls Quercus... A book of ecology unlike any other, Being An Oak offers a tree-eyed view of life on earth."

🌳 It's National Tree Week! We will be proudly reposting Action Oak this week to show off their amazing work with one of the nation's favourite tree species. Check out their socials for the latest research, and much more! 🙂 Watch this space! #NationalTreeWeek #NTW25 #ActionOak #MoreToCome

🌱 Jemma's been out today with a great group of Year 5 and 6s: planting more than 100 mixed species at Bishop Lonsdale, Derby. 🌳 Trees bring so many benefits, and it was clear in the lesson that the children were excited to get to work #TreePlanting #OutdoorLearning #MixedSpecies #TeachingTrees

So proud of our partnership, what they have achieved, and what there is to come. Find more information via: www.actionoak.org #ActionOak #ProtectOurTrees #AnnualReport

Forestry and arboriculture education has a new digital home 🌱 Silvestor is a go-to platform for training, careers and CPD in forestry and arboriculture. Access a range of content to help you learn, grow and upskill – it’s free to register! 🔗 https://silvestor.org.uk

⭐ Spencer Bursary is now open for applications! ⭐ Grab the opportunity for funded RFS events and training for current students an recent graduates. 🌳 Find out more: https://rfs.org.uk/news-list/spencer-bursary-opens-for-applications/ #SpencerBursary #RFSEvents #CareerDevelopment #StudentSupport

Check out a wealth of career inspiration via RFS: 🌲 Trees & Woodland Inspector: https://ow.ly/GqJJ50Xogqc 🗺️ A Geographer's Career: https://ow.ly/V0n050Xogqe 🌱 RFS Learning & Outreach Manager: https://ow.ly/xN5Y50Xogqf #GreenCareersWeek #GCW25 #CareerJourneys #Inspiration #Woodlands #Trees

🌳Green Careers Week raises aspirations, support diversity, & promote opportunities. We love to open a world of trees to young people & career-changers. 🌱 Find resources & Careers Advice Service: https://ow.ly/vQMs50XmnHC #GreenCareersWeek #ForestryCareers #Opportunities

🌳 NEW QJF FEATURED ARTICLE 🕵️ Species, Genes and Epigenetics: How Dimensions of Diversity Interact for Forest Resilience. “... there may be a trade-off ... However, the cost of not diversifying may be greater.” 👉 https://ow.ly/zWMe50X4iH2 #TreeSpecies #ForestResilience #Genetics

🌱 Storms don't need to mean the end. 👉 https://ow.ly/UXw750Xh6Jn “Climate change [will] bring even more extreme weather... There are things that can be done now to help our forests withstand storms better in the future.” #StormSeason #GrantsForResilience #WoodlandManagement #SurviveStorms

⛈️ Flash back to when Chris joined Tom Heap to talk storms, climate change and planting woodland for the future for the Radio 4 'Costing the Earth' programme. 👉 https://rfs.org.uk/news-list/talking-storms/ #BBCRadio4 #StormSeason #TalkingStorms #StormDamage #ForestResilience #ClimateChange

🍃 Storm season is back! Find resources, info on grants for resilience, and case studies to inspire after storm damage. 👉 https://rfs.org.uk/insights-publications/case-studies/storm-arwen-saw-logs-and-red-squirrels/ #GrantsForResilience #Forestry #Wildlife #StormArwen #StormSeason #CaseStudies

"Growing up, forestry and arb didn't feel like a place for me... Forestry Roots is a gateway into a new chapter in my life and I can't wait to show the world what I'm capable of." - Jessie. Read more: https://ow.ly/VQJs50XchCA #ForestryRoots #FutureForesters #GreenCareers #ProfessionalDevelopment

🌳 How do new woodlands shape wellbeing and sense of place? Research led by Dr Beth Brockett at Forest Research found communities see local tree planting as good for both nature and people. 🔍 Learn more: ow.ly/kLaK50XaSGB #WoodlandCreation | #SocialScience

🌳 NEW QJF FEATURED ARTICLE 🕵️ The Importance of Visual Surveys in Tree Health Surveillance & the Role of Public Reporting “Every additional sighting and report is vital to address pressing questions.” 👉 https://ow.ly/Iyni50X4ioM #TreeHealth #WoodlandManagement #CitizenScience Forest Research

⭐ NEW GONE FORESTING EPISODE: Mental Health in Forestry: Breaking the Silence RFS brings together leading voices from across the sector to tackle one of forestry’s toughest topics: mental health. ⚠️ Strong language & sensitive topics. https://ow.ly/RRHE50X5xEQ #WorldMentalHealthDay #CheckIn

🌍 Forest resilience is arguably the most pressing and fundamental issue for our sector. Join us for the NDG Memorial Lecture as we move from discussion to action. https://ow.ly/rttw50X6aya #RFSEvents #ForestResilience #FutureForestry #WoodlandManagement #Conservation #NDGJames #MemorialLecture

⭐ Find us at stand O82 at Pro Arb Live in Excel London to chat trees, careers, and much more! 👉 Plus join our own Becky Wilkinson, Learning & Outreach Manager in conversations on the tree work (10:00) and the skills gap (14:00) today! #ProArb @lantrauk.bsky.social#ProArb#Forestry #Arb

It's #RedSquirrelAwarenessWeek ! 🌳 Red squirrels live in dreys (nests) in trees. ⛔ Grey squirrels are the greatest threat to red squirrel survival. 💪 Effective woodland management prevents red squirrel extinctions. #RSAW2025 #RedSquirrelAwarenessWeek #WoodlandManagement UK Squirrel Accord

Most people in forestry know someone affected by mental health. #CheckIn #CheckYourTone #EveryInteractionMatters https://youtu.be/bwXEj2-8QHE?si=EPEH2p8lX1YO_l1c #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Forestry #Arb #Confor #FISA #ForestryContractingAssociation #ICF #ForestryCommission

Settled in, made friends & teaching is underway. Next thing to do: join the RFS! 🖥️ Online QJF 🌳 E-News 🥾 Networking 🌱 Discounts 💚 RFS grants and bursaries From just £13 per year! (Cheaper than most of the books on the reading list!) https://ow.ly/IVsh50X4lCC #StudentMemberships #JoinUs

🏆 Congratulations to Children of the Forest UK who were awarded Gold, and Madley Primary School who took Silver! www.rfs.org.uk/news-list/education-learning-award-2025 Sponsored by #PEFC_uk & #TheDuchyOfCornwall #ChildrenOfTheForestUK #MadleyPrimarySchool #ExcellenceInForestry #EIF2025

🏆 Congratulations to Great Avon Wood who were awarded Gold, and Combe Hill Wood who took Silver! www.rfs.org.uk/news-list/community-woodland-of-the-year-award-2025/ Sponsored by @woodlandtrust Forest of Avon Avon Needs Trees #CombeHillWood #ExcellenceInForestry #EIF2025 #SouthWest #SWEngland

🏆 Congratulations to Moreton Woods who were awarded Gold, and Devereux Wootton Farm who took Silver! https://rfs.org.uk/news-list/small-farm-woodland-of-the-year-award-2025/ Sponsored by FSC UK #MoretonWood #DevereuxWoottonFarm #ExcellenceInForestry #EIF2025 #SouthWest #SWEngland

🏆 Congratulations to Buckland Woods who were awarded Gold, and Haddeo Woodlands who took Silver! https://rfs.org.uk/news-list/bede-howell-award-excellence-silviculture-2025/ Sponsored by #TilhillForestry #BucklandWoods #HaddeoWoodlands #ExcellenceInForestry #EIF2025 #SouthWest #SWEngland

🏆 Congratulations to The Perridge Estate who were awarded Gold, and Miserden Estate who took Silver! https://ow.ly/g65750X2NHz Sponsored by #TreesPlease & #Savills #PerridgeEstate #MiserdenEstate #ExcellenceInForestry #EIF2025 #SouthWest #SWEngland

As part of the EIF Awards 2025 the RFS announced Graham Taylor MBE FICFOR, as the recipient of the prestigious Sylva Trophy. www.rfs.org.uk/news-list/euroforest-chief-rfs-sylva-trophy/ #Euroforest #SylvaTrophy #RFSAwards #EIF2025 #ExcellenceInForestry #UKForestry #Silviculture

⭐ Leading woodland stewards have been recognised for transforming landscapes, serving communities and championing sustainable forestry at the Royal Forestry Society’s Excellence in Forestry Awards 2025. https://rfs.org.uk/news-list/forestry-innovators-recognised-at-royal-forestry-society-awards/

Our #fertilitycontrol #research celebrates progress to find a non-lethal management option to help protect #redsquirrels, #trees & #woodland ecosystems. This APHA research is funded by our signatories & supporters - thanks to everyone! Find out more squirrelaccord.uk/fertility-co...

The Quarterly Journal of Forestry is landing on doorsteps soon! Featuring: 🍄 Truffles in UK Woodlands 🕵️ Visual Surveys & Tree Health Surveillance 💪 Dimensions of Diversity for Forest Resilience 🌲 Supply of Conifer Species Interested? Join the RFS: buff.ly/hlIWVGX #Research #WoodlandManagement

“[Connections made,] especially with fellow recipients and forestry experts, will undoubtedly be valuable.” 🌱 Read more about the Goodhart Bursary recipients: buff.ly/hqsBSwH #GoodhartBursary #RFSBursaries #TreeMoney #YoungForesters #AnnualStudyTour #ForestryNetwork #GetInvolved #JoinUs

⭐ EXCITING NEWS: RFS WELCOMES ACTION OAK TO THE TEAM ⭐ buff.ly/gAeiEe4 🌳 “I am delighted that our new host will be The Royal Forestry Society, a highly respected and influential organisation.” - Geraint Richards 💚 Support Action Oak by donating: buff.ly/C6D5o6c #ProtectOurOaks #SupportUs

Most people in forestry know someone affected by mental health. #CheckIn #CheckYourTone #EveryInteractionMatters buff.ly/6Gn6Dei #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Forestry #Arb @forestsandwood #FISA #ForestryContractingAssociation @TheICF @ForestryCommission

🌞 Summer haze drifted enough to consider Autumn plans? 👉 Spotted this brand new event coming soon? ⭐ Don't miss out! 👉 Book now: buff.ly/Q6jzQ8o #WoodsForTomorrow #OneDayCourses #BookNow #WoodlandCreation #WoodlandEstablishment #WoodlandManagement #ForestryCommission

If you own or manage woodland with spruce, you can help prevent establishment of the spruce bark beetle Ips typographus by joining a national monitoring project rung by Sylva Foundation and @forestresearchuk.bsky.social sylva.org.uk/help-prevent... #forestry #treehealth #research #takepart

Calling all woodland owners, agents, professionals, businesses, land-owning organisations - final week to complete British Woodlands Survey 2025 (BWS2025) exploring woodland resilience - take part before 31 Aug: sylva.org.uk/bws2025 #woodlands #trees #resilience #environmentalchange #research

I'll be going for a pie and pint in brecon on the 19th September if anyone's up for it? Nice to have a chat.....no pressure though, up to you... FCA will cover the cost of the ticket for any member who wants to go. Just email, I'll sort you out. @royalforestrysoc.bsky.social

🌍 Forest resilience is arguably the most pressing and fundamental issue for our sector. 📍 The Levine Building Auditorium, Trinity College, Oxford. 📅 20th November 2025 🥂 incl drinks reception w/ canapés: Find out more & book your ticket: buff.ly/Nftsoq2 #RFSEvents #ForestResilience

🌍 The foundation of a healthy society = healthy environment. 🌳 Trees are some of our greatest superheroes and by planting trees we can reduce soil erosion, cool land & buildings, boost biodiversity, & provide wildlife habitats. 🌱 Why not get ready for tree planting season - just around the corner!