About Us
The RFS is the largest and longest established education charity promoting the wise management of woods in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Press releases
Gold for Dr Jo Clark: recognising an Herculean task
Dr Jo Clark, Head of Research at the Future Trees Trust, has become the first person for nearly five years to be awarded the Royal Forestry... read more
15.05.2024 • By Royal Forestry Society
Royal Forestry Society honoured by Royal Patronage of His Majesty King...
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) is greatly honoured to receive the Royal Patronage of His Majesty King Charles. His Majesty King Charles was... read more
07.05.2024 • By Royal Forestry Society
#ForestDay: 5 Ways We Are Innovating
Thursday 21 March is the United Nation’s International Day of Forests 2024. This year the theme is ‘Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a... read more
19.03.2024 • By Royal Forestry Society
Spread the word – Excellence in Forestry Awards 2024 are open
This year the Royal Forestry Society Excellence in Forestry Awards are looking to cast the spotlight on exceptional woods and forestry skills and... read more
08.02.2024 • By Royal Forestry Society
Royal Forestry Society welcome for ELM Commitment
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) welcomes the commitments from the new Environment Secretary, Steve Barclay, to bring the England Woodland... read more
09.01.2024 • By Royal Forestry Society
Collaboration in the forestry sector creates opportunity for new graduate
The government’s targets for tree planting are ambitious and the strategic importance of woodland and forest management, the use of the best... read more
19.10.2020 • By Royal Forestry Society
Treescapes2020 – bringing research and practice together
A unique two-day conference, Treescapes2020, is being led by PhD students from a number of UK universities for foresters, land managers and... read more
12.03.2020 • By Royal Forestry Society
Where have your Wellies Taken You?
Have your wellies helped you explore woods, discover minibeasts, climb a tree, wade through forest streams, build a den or go on a woodland... read more
13.01.2020 • By Royal Forestry Society
Excellence in Forestry 2020 – from Wales to Northern Ireland
The Royal Forestry Society’s Excellence in Forestry Awards 2020 will be reaching across the Irish Sea for the first time as they seek to identify... read more
02.12.2019 • By Royal Forestry Society
Forestry Roots – kickstarting careers for five young foresters
Five young foresters have started their careers this autumn – thanks to an innovative Forestry Roots project between the Royal Forestry Society... read more
13.11.2019 • By Royal Forestry Society
