Royal Scottish Forestry Society

For those who love the forests, woodlands and trees of Scotland

The Society has a rich history, being founded in 1854, focussed on the practical education of enthusiasts, practitioners and owners of forests, woodlands and trees.

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The Royal Scottish Forestry Society exists to promote excellence of forestry in Scotland for the benefit of present and future generations. Our aim is to bring people together, to improve knowledge and understanding of forestry with a strong emphasis on sharing practical experience.

Due to government restrictions as a result of COVID-19, all RSFS events are ticketed. Most events are free of charge though donations (recommended £3), but you will not be able to attend without a valid ticket. Click on the event to book your place (max 3 places per person).

The Queen and The Prince of Wales “Plant a tree for the Jubilee” at Balmoral Posted in: News 2021 333

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The Queen and The Prince of Wales “Plant a tree for the Jubilee” at Balmoral

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will mark the start of the official planting season for

RSFS welcomes a new editor for its journal Scottish Forestry Posted in: News 2021 297

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RSFS welcomes a new editor for its journal Scottish Forestry

We are delighted to announce that Gavin McGregor has been appointed as the editor of our journal Scottish Forestry. This year we

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The Queen and The Prince of Wales “Plant a tree for the Jubilee” at Balmoral Posted in: News 2021 333

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The Queen and The Prince of Wales “Plant a tree for the Jubilee” at Balmoral

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will mark the start of the official planting season for

RSFS welcomes a new editor for its journal Scottish Forestry Posted in: News 2021 297

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RSFS welcomes a new editor for its journal Scottish Forestry

We are delighted to announce that Gavin McGregor has been appointed as the editor of our journal Scottish Forestry. This year we

Scottish Forestry digital edition Posted in: News 2021 316

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Scottish Forestry digital edition

RSFS members can read their edition of Scottish Forestry as a digital edition. Login, go to activities and select "Scottish Forestry Online" from

Trainhugger grants: a new platform for woodland owners Posted in: News 2021 1458

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Treeplanting across the UK to benefit from Trainhugger Grants - Cashel

Trainhugger grants: a new platform for woodland owners

An innovative project to help in the fight against rapid climate change has been launched by new train ticket search and booking

Strategic review update #1

The Board is beginning to develop a new strategic plan for 2021 to 2026. These will set out how we will deliver some of the ideas floated in the 2020 Scottish Farmer article. We will present our plans to the AGM in 2021. In the meantime we will present notes in the members' only pages and we would welcome your feedback to what is proposed.

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The Royal Scottish Forestry Society was instituted in 1854. We are a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in Scotland, charity registration number SC002058.

Our registered office is Unit 1, Pentland Industrial Estate, Loanhead, Edinburgh, EH20 9QH. All correspondence should be sent to RSFS, 2 Walker Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7LA.