Royal Forestry Society

This #NationalCareersWeek, Forestry Roots trainee, Lois Raines tells us why she swapped climate policy for the chainsaw.

"I'm drawn to working in small woods because they facilitate a connection between the woodland ecosystem and the uses of timber in craft and construction."

🌳 Managing woodlands means understanding what species already exist there and which might support the environment and needs of the woodland.
👉 https://ow.ly/Ve1G50Y1exS
#FreeResource #WoodlandManagement #SoYouOwnAWoodland #Learning
Kindly funded by the Forestry Commission.

The State of the UK's Oaks webinar, Tuesday 17 March, 2-3pm
Introducing panelist Prof Nicola Spence. Chair of Action Oak's Research and Monitoring sub-committee. Nicola is the UK Chief Plant Health Officer & is the Head of the National Plant Protection Organisation. https://www.actionoak.org/news

🌳 “A fantastic day. Julian is a walking woodland encyclopaedia, very approachable and engaging.”

🥾 “Very informative course – a good mix of introductory information and practical field visits.”

👉 Book your place now: https://ow.ly/Sr6r50Yhuo1

#RFSEvents #Training #WoodlandManagement

🌳 Managing diverse habitats to help woodlands survive and thrive takes work. Now you've looked we've got some suggestions to get you started, boost wildlife, production, etc.
👉 https://ow.ly/73c850Y1cAT
#FreeResource #WoodlandManagement #SoYouOwnAWoodland
Kindly funded by the Forestry Commission

🌲 Ready for your next move in forestry? Explore roles on the RFS Forestry Jobs Board from employers like Savills, the Forestry Commission & Robinson Forestry Ltd. Get fortnightly updates by becoming a member. 🌱
www.rfs.org.uk/jobs/
#ForestryJobs #Woodland #JoinUs

🌳 Woodland Plant of the Month

In the February chill we're spotting Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) as beautiful white carpets: a great reminder that Spring is indeed on it's way! 🌱

Find more via: https://ow.ly/W8YW50Y164h

#WoodlandPlantOfTheMonth #Snowdrop #GalanthusNivalis #February #LearningMore

Such an important award and so lovely to see the inspiring stories year after year! Thank you for your support!

Entries & nominations are open for the EIF Awards 2026 to be held at Sheepdrove Farm. The awards are one of the sector’s highest marks of achievement in forestry.
For more info: https://ow.ly/VF8z50Y8HOi

Thanks to sponsors #DuchyOfCornwall FSC UK #PEFC #Savills #Tilhill #TreesPlease #WoodlandTrust

⏰ Last chance to get Early Bird tickets for the next RFS Women in Forestry event!
Prices go up midday tomorrow.

👉 https://rfs.org.uk/news-list/women-in-forestry-event-wales/

#WomenInForestry #Wales #Gathering #Networking #Inclusive 🌳🥾🏳️‍⚧️💪

🥾 A gathering for those in Forestry around the Wye Valley

🥧 Pie & Pint Night
The Orepool Inn, Coleford
11th Feb 2026
Arrive 6:30pm Pie 7pm

👉 Reserve your seat: https://rfs.org.uk/pie-pint-night-orepool-inn/ by midnight 3rd Feb.

#EveryInteractionMatters #CheckIn #TheDPJFoundation #Fuelwood

RFS Community Day at Charles Ackers Redwood Grove & Naylor Pinetum
📆 Saturday 28 February, 11am - 3pm
⏰Meet 10:30am at RFS Leighton car park

Volunteers need long sleeves, trousers, boots/wellies, water, & lunch.
Let us know you're coming: RFSHQ@rfs.org.uk

#CommunityDay #Volunteering #RFSLeighton

A new year means some brand new Woodland Meetings hosted by our incredible regional Divisions. Find your local walks (or further if you fancy an adventure), and grab a chance to talk trees 🌳

https://rfs.org.uk/events-category/woodland-meetings/

#WoodlandWalks #RFSDivisions #BringYourFluffyFriend 🐕

🌳 No two woods are alike.
Read a section of this free introductory guide to woodland management along with us each month to learn more about how to best manage your woodland.
👉 https://ow.ly/fCrK50Y1cjb
#FreeResource #WoodlandManagement #SoYouOwnAWoodland
Kindly funded by the Forestry Commission .

⭐ DON'T MISS OUT! ⭐

Are you looking for a rewarding role close to home, with a friendly team, and a beautiful rural setting? We’d love to hear from you.

🌳 DEADLINE: SUNDAY 25TH JANUARY

Find out more and apply:
👉 https://ow.ly/VtFU50Y16Ej

#NewYearNewCareer #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #CharityJobs

🌳 Woodland Plant of the Month: Gorse (Ulex europaeus)
In brilliant yellow it's one of only a few native plants that flower all year round - perfect for pollinators. 🐝

For more info: https://ow.ly/gjgQ50Y15S0

#WoodlandPlantOfTheMonth #Gorse #UlexEuropaeus #January #LearningMore

Today is red squirrel appreciation day!
Action Oak works with the UK Squirrel Accord, together focused on the health of our oak trees which are an important habitat for red squirrels.
@uksquirrelaccord.bsky.social
#redsquirrelappreciationday
#actionoak
#oaktrees
#nativespecies
📸Ben Wayman

Employer applications now open for 2026 Forestry Roots - Royal Forestry Society Help kickstart the career of a young forester.

Find out more: rfs.org.uk/news-list/em...

UPDATE: Annual Study Tour day tickets now SOLD OUT!

⭐Annual Study Tour: https://ow.ly/1TFv50XWHnK
⭐Women in Forestry: https://ow.ly/vQ2M50XWHnF
⭐Essential Guide to Caring for Your Woodland: https://ow.ly/QAUR50XWHnH
⭐The Woodland Carbon Code; https://ow.ly/Zccw50XWHnI

#BookNow #MemberDiscounts #EarlyBirdPrices #RFSEvents #Training

🌳 NEW QJF FEATURED ARTICLE
🗺️ The Brechfa forest plots: results after 70 years by Adam Offler & Chris Reynolds

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

#QJF #TreeSpecies #DiversityMatters #PestsAndDiseases #TechnicalPaper #SiteAssessment

🔎✨We are looking for two new Committee members to join the Forestry Commission Expert Committee on Forest Science.

📢 Closing Date: 30th January 2026
🔗 Apply online: ow.ly/6qEG50XTng0

#ForestryCommission #ForestResearch #ECFS

🌳 Today try to show everyone a little extra kindness. Storm Goretti will have left damage and difficulties in it's wake. To everyone working outside today, assessing and fixing, and trying to make the best of it in the cold, please stay safe.

#StormGoretti #StaySafe #CheckIn #CheckYourTone

🌳 New blog: Dr Tom Locatelli, climate change scientist at Forest Research, outlines how to protect your trees, improve resilience, & tools available to help.

👉 https://ow.ly/oNyx50XTox5

#StormGoretti #HighWinds #StormDamage #Resilience #FreeResources #GetPrepared #StormSeason #WoodlandManagement

🌲Do you want to help get passionate new trainees into the forestry industry in our successful Forestry Roots program?

👉 Apply below or contact our Careers team for more info:
https://ow.ly/ofrH50XTnHL

Deadline: 11th Feb

#ForestryRootsHost #ForestryPathways #SectorGrowth #ApplicationsOpen

⭐ We’re hiring! ⭐ Join the Royal Forestry Society near Banbury as a Finance & Facilities Officer. Support our friendly team and help protect trees and woodlands across the UK 🌳
Apply: https://rfs.org.uk/jobs/finance-and-facilities-officer/

#BanburyJobs #OxfordshireJobs #CharityJobs #ForestryCareers

⭐ DEADLINE: 5TH! ⭐

Don't miss out on joining Action Oak as our new Researcher Coordinator!
🌳 Location: Remote
🌳 Salary: £27.6k
🌳 Contract: Part-time at 28hr p/w
🌳Interviews: 22nd & 26th Jan (online)
Learn more: https://ow.ly/TlgZ50XNXb4

#ForestryJobs #ResearchCareers #UKForestry #NewYearNewCareer

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⭐ END OF YEAR BONUS TREE TALK ⭐

Check out our very own Jen Turner (RFS Development Manager) in this webinar recorded for some of our corporate supporters with GreenTheUK on resilient tree planting for the future.

https://ow.ly/kbAB50XMbWp

#Resilience #TreePlanting #FutureTrees #TreeTalk #Webinar

So glad you enjoyed it 😊

"I would like to thank all our members & followers for your continued support... A special thank you to all our volunteers who help us run & support our activities across England, Wales, & Northern Ireland.
With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year!"
~ CEO Christopher Williams