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!

FULL STORY: www.forestryjournal.co.uk/news/2534079...

🌳🌲If you have experience in growing mixed-species stands, please complete our survey to inform new mixed-species trials and improve our understanding of drought resilience. Survey link: ow.ly/LpP350WtPMk Project info: ow.ly/1Yth50WtPMn @edinburghuni.bsky.social @forest-protection.bsky.social

At the #RoyalWelshShow , we are proud to release the Welsh edition of its popular #JuniorForesterAward , thanks to the generous support of Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales. Read more: buff.ly/2xmtOtD #FutureForesters #OutdoorLearning #ForestEducation #WelshTranslation

🌲 Foresters & Arborists – We Want to Hear From You! 🌲 Breaking Points is a mini survey designed to help us gauge stresses and connectedness amongst people in the forestry sector. 🎁 Complete the survey for a chance to WIN a chainsaw! It only takes a few minutes 👇 buff.ly/PvVK0YN

💚 RFS staff (including four little paws) had a great leadership training day out in RFS #BattramWoods yesterday. What's the best piece of leadership advice you've ever got? 👇Comment below!👇 #WoodlandManagement #StaffTraining #ForestryLeaders #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #WellbeingDog #GoneForesting

🌳 Continuous Cover Forestry Irregular Silviculture in the Lowlands: Transformation in Practice 9am 30th September - 1st October 5:30pm Tutors: Andy Poore & David Pengelly of SelectFor 👉 More information: buff.ly/1g6Hb44 #ContinuousCoverForestry #Silviculture #WoodlandManagement #BookNow

buff.ly/vnvfM6R ⭐ Huge congratulations to Hugh for being only the second RFS Rising Star ever! We can't wait to see what you've got in store for your future. #RFSAwards #RisingStar #Forestry #WoodlandManagement #ForestryRoots #MastersDegree #PostGrad #Traineeship #ProfessionalDevelopment

🌳 The Green Tree Badge, a partnership between the Royal Forestry Society and Bags of Ethics has reached a significant milestone, with the first 30,000 children completing the challenge! ⭐ Read more: rfs.org.uk/news-list/fo... #ForTheLoveOfTrees

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Daniel Alder! 🌳 “this marvellous project is both timely and informative” outlining “important work on the value of irregularity for #biodiversity”. Read more: rfs.org.uk/news-list/pr... #RFSAwards #JamesCup #ForestryResearch #WoodlandManagement

🌳 Becky Wilkinson offers her expertise on recruiting the right people for the right job: rfs.org.uk/right-applic... 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #InclusiveRecruiting #ResilientSector #ForestryCareers #DoThingsDifferently

🌳 In the latest issue of the Royal Forestry Society's Quarterly Journal of Forestry, Dr Andrew Leslie, Head of Silviculture and Wood Properties, talks about the benefits of broadleaf mixed species stands and tools to establish your own. Read the article: rfs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

As sponsors of #Agroforestry Show 2025, we are pleased to share a few highlights to look forward to: 🌍 Explore the future 🌱 Biodiversity Net Gain in Action 🐑 Farm Gate Chats 🚜 On-Farm Inspiration 🦋 Network in Nature Find out more: buff.ly/cE8a5cN #RFSEvents #Resilience #LearnWhatIsPossible

✨ RFS LAUNCHES TEN-YEAR STRATEGY ✨ lnkd.in/e8qN-vbX 🌳 Read more at: lnkd.in/euZBQSnk #RFSStrategy #Resilience #WoodlandManagement Thank you LandScan UK for videos of RFS Battram Woods.

"I want to be part of a future where restored natural spaces are accessible, thriving, & inclusive." - Bolaji Lemboye, Urban Forest Trainee, #ForestryRoots 2024-25 Read more: rfs.org.uk/news-list/tr... @treesforcities.bsky.social #FutureForester #Traineeships #WoodlandCreation #DoThingsDifferently

Forestry officials are coming together to tackle the growing issues surrounding mental health in the sector. 🔗 www.forestryjournal.co.uk/news/2515799...

🐲 Bore da from South Wales, arguably the best area in the UK to grow trees. RFS members have come together to explore beautiful locations on the Annual Study Tour! 🥾 Follow our journey each day via Instagram! #SouthWales #RFSAnnualStudyTour #Forestry #WoodlandManagement #TreeTalk #GoneForesting

🌳 Healthy Trees Need Healthy People 🌳 We are delighted to announce that organisations from across the forestry sector have come together to tackle the growing issues surrounding mental health in forestry. 📣 Read more: buff.ly/G1O6S8x #PlantHealthWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity

💚 Plant Health Week Special: Gone Foresting! 💚 Join Elle McAllister, Jen Turner, and special guest Matt Parratt, Observatree Scientific Coordinator, for a Plant Health Week Special on pests and diseases. buff.ly/U33SPy2 Tune in via Spotify buff.ly/hTKbEY3 #GoneForesting #PlantHealthWeek

🌲 Heading out and about? Do some tree ID and citizen science with our RFS iSpy! 🔎 🥾 Remember: clean your boots to help protect our wild places from tree pests and disease, and report any sighting of tree damage to TreeAlert! 🌳 P.S. Fancy learning more? Check out Green Tree Badge for more fun!

East Anglia RFS spring visit to Ickworth Estate today. I had the opportunity to discuss and present the harvesting work we carried out for the estate last Autumn. Many other topics discussed including veteran management, new pollards, timber markets, increasing % of…1/2

⭐ The best way to protect our trees and forests for the future is to prepare. By planting for resilience we can ensure the best chance to resist pests, disease, and the effects of climate change. The RFS provides Grants for Resilient Woodlands Find out more buff.ly/dP183U6 #PlantHealthWeek

💚 As a bonus our QJF editors, Gary Kerr and Freia Bladon, have released their top 3 science articles from the QJF Archive as Featured Articles as a celebration of Plant Health Week 2025. Check them out here: buff.ly/siN47fU #ScienceDay #PlantHealthWeek #QuarterlyJournalOfForestry #QJF

💚 It's Plant Health Week! As the first of many fun things this week we can't help but just encourage you to get out into the woods. It's our favourite place to be. Our incredible RFS Divisions run Woodland Meetings across the country. Find out more: buff.ly/4UvH95p #WoodlandWalks #PlantHealthWeek

"Forestry is a multi-generational business, reliant on decades of management continuity. However, nothing is more constant than change and today, more than at any other time, our industry needs to be resilient..." Alison Field, RFS President Read more:

🚨 Last week to apply! 🚨 🌳 If you are a student in higher education studying of any aspect of forestry which benefits the practical management and resilience of woodlands you could get a bursary of up to £2000! buff.ly/NZzS6bH 📣 Deadline: 8th May 12 noon #VikingBursary #StudentFunding #ApplyNow

📣 Forestry Roots traineeship is open for applications! Each trainee receives 💪 a year's paid placement 🌱 20 days of training & continuing professional development 🌳 invaluable practical experience 🚜 relocation expenses 🌲AND a Level 2 qualification in Forestry! Find out more:

🚨 Last call! Applications for the #ExcellenceInForestry Awards close TONIGHT! We’re especially looking for entries in Education & Learning + Community Woodland in the South West. Free to enter. Cash prize. Big impact. Apply now 👉 buff.ly/N7zqqLw #EIF2025 #Forestry #Woodlands #OutdoorLearning #Apply

5 DAYS to get your EIF application in! 🌲 The Duke of Cornwall's Award for Resilient Multi-Purpose Forestry 🌳 The Bede Howell Award for Excellence in Silviculture 🌱 Small & Farm Woodland of the Year 📚 Education & Learning 👋 Community Woodland of the Year For more info: buff.ly/UI1RaCi

We are delighted to announce a collaboration between Sylva Foundation and the Forestry Commission to support woodland creation across England. myForest now provides more information enabling users to consider the historic environment when developing their plans. tinyurl.com/2kkzet5m

We have a wonderful book competition for families and children! To celebrate National Hedgerow Week, we have eight bundles to give away of Elena Mannion’s The Happy Hedgerow and The Old Oak and the Wildflowers. Follow the link below to find out how to enter! youngtreechampions.org/giveaway/

🎓 Graduating soon? 🌲 There are many routes into the Forest! From Agriculture to Zoology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Conservation, Geography, Biodiversity, Sustainable Development, & more. 👋 If you'd like to discuss the possibilities, reach out to our Careers Service via buff.ly/wlSiESX