Royal Forestry Society - RFS

🚗 Are you trekking around the UK checking out Universities?
🌳 Have you considered forestry, woodland management, or any of the other green careers available?

💚 These university courses are great options so why not add them to the list!

https://rfs.org.uk/careers/what-types-of-courses-could-i-do/university-courses/

[Image: Becky has been chatting to students in Cumbria about careers, and she just loved it so much, we had to share!]

Bangor University University of Cumbria Myerscough College & University Centre UHI Inverness

🌳 Check out our newest addition to our QJF Featured Articles, Establishing Robust Species Mixtures, taken from the archive but still hugely relevant to the climate emergency and forester's work to build up resilient stock of trees for the future.

“There are two key factors to consider in designing a robust mixture: growth rate and shade tolerance.”

👉 Find out more: https://rfs.org.uk/insights-publications/quarterly-journal-of-forestry/qjf-featured-articles/

🐿️ It's Red Squirrel Awareness Week!

🌳 Red Squirrel Awareness Week is dedicated to increasing awareness of and action for the UK's endangered red squirrels and their conservation.

💪 As a signatory of the UK Squirrel Accord we work together with other organisations to protect red squirrels and broadleaf trees from the negative impacts of grey squirrels.

❤️ Find out more, get involved, and volunteer via: www.squirrelaccord.uk/red-squirrel-awareness-week/

🌊 Want to see more of the incredible new Moorcroft collection?

👉 Book your ticket for the official launch at Blenheim Palace on 15th October 2024!

www.moorcroft.com/blenhiem_2024

🌳 Each piece sold will help support the work of the RFS in promoting sustainable woodland management and sharing the art and wisdom of forestry.

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Our Woodland Meetings offer a sneak peak into diverse woodlands and estates to share wisdom, techniques, and lessons in an incredible group of members.

If you want to find out more about each event and how to get involved check out RFS.org.uk/events/

🌱 Want to see more of the incredible new Moorcroft collection?

👉 Book your ticket for the official launch at Blenheim Palace on 15th October 2024!

www.moorcroft.com/blenhiem_2024

💚 Each piece sold will help support the work of the RFS in promoting sustainable woodland management and sharing the art and wisdom of forestry.

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https://rfs.org.uk/news-list/thoresby-estate-forester-awarded-for-half-century-of-service/

"Jim has been involved in every major project in the woods for the last 52 years... it is simply impossible to imagine a Woods Department without Jim’s eternal smile.”

🤩 Thrilled to be working with such a prestigious organisation to make something beautiful and continue to support trees and woodland management!

💚 If you want to see more of these gorgeous designs you'll have to buy a ticket to the launch event!
www.moorcroft.com

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/24599467.moorcroft-launch-new-collection-blenheim-palace/

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Moorcroft launches new collection celebrating trees A unique collaboration between one of the finest art potteries in the world today and two organisations who do so much to protect and care…

“I feel a responsibility to the landscape and future generations”

Chris Wilmoth demonstrates how high-density short-rotation pollarding willow could provide a sustainable agroforestry income stream.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Qtzb50TrRQ4

🤩 Want to see more of the incredible new Moorcroft collection?

👉 Book your ticket for the official launch at Blenheim Palace on 15th October 2024!

www.moorcroft.com/blenhiem_2024

🌳 Each piece sold will help support the work of the RFS in promoting sustainable woodland management and sharing the art and wisdom of forestry.

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🌳 The team have had a great couple of days at APF 2024, chatting with members, leading school groups around, and getting a quick catch up with the lovely folks at Hill Holt Wood (incl. one Forestry Roots alum, and two current trainees)!

🌱 Here's hoping everyone who attended came away happy and inspired.
Did you go? Share your experience in the comments!

https://rfs.org.uk/news-list/a-rfs-journey-to-hexham/

Sometimes the stories of those involved in the past, can provide a source of inspiration and even help shape the future. Here is a short tale of RFS CEO Christopher Williams' own journey of discovery, learning about the origins of the RFS.

RFS are excited to be heading to APF 2024 with so many school children and home-ed kids. There is so much to see and do no matter your age or experience, but if you’re heading to the Forestry Zone we’d love you to take part in the Skills Survey!

Check out Stand 170, and come say hello to our awesome RFS team at Stand D1A to chat all things woodland management, including training, grants, and opportunities!

🌳 Mary Wellesley gifted Hockeridge and Pancake Wood in the Chilterns to the RFS in 1986, having replanted it in 1950’s and 60’s with a bold vision of managing the ancient woodland for resilience and biodiversity. The Royal Forestry Society continue to manage this exceptional woodland and Kerry Goodwin at designed a vase and 4 plaques to include various examples of wildlife as well as the towering trees, pale ferns, and rich undergrowth. Each of the plaques include features that define Hockeridge and Pancake Woods as an ancient woodland: pillow mounds, historic ponds, some of the 23 native tree species, clusters of mushrooms, and acorn-hiding jays.

Book your ticket for the official collection launch at: www.moorcroft.com/blenhiem_2024

moorcroft.com Join us at Blenheim Palace as we reveal our stunning new fine art pottery collection ‘The Majesty of Trees’.Booking is required, read on for further details.

📣 Discover Your Career in Forestry!
🌳 The future of our forests depends on skilled, dedicated individuals. That's why we're supporting . There are so many different types of forestry careers, covering a wide range of different skillsets.
🌲 By working in forestry you will be making a real long-term difference, helping to tackle climate change and support nature's recovery. The sector also offers excellent development opportunities, including flexibility, and there are opportunities for you no matter what stage of your career - whether you're a school leaver or a career changer!
👉 For more information head to gov.uk/forestry/careers

The RFS and Bags of Ethics joined the Scouts at Gilwell Park and were inspired to hear stories of how Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have been enjoying Green Tree Badge activities.

A lot has been accomplished in the last year, and we have big hopes of what's to come. It's so wonderful to hear how The Scouts groups are using this resource, and how many more are excited to start!

Find out more: https://rfs.org.uk/green-tree-badge/