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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Barnshalloch Wood, Balmaclellan

13.05.2021 1:00 pm

The Garrique, by Kippen

01.06.2021 10:00 am

Elderslie Estates, Houston

09.06.2021 10:00 am

Ledmore and Migdale Woods

02.09.2021 10:00 am

Annual Study Tour

12.09.2021 10:00 am - 15.09.2021

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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, 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).

Duke of Edinburgh Memorial Posted in: News 2021 6

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Duke of Edinburgh Memorial

Tall Trees Small Woods update Posted in: News 2021 233

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Tall Trees Small Woods update

We are advised that the publication date for Tall Trees Small Woods has been set back to late Q1 2021...

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Duke of Edinburgh Memorial Posted in: News 2021 6

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Duke of Edinburgh Memorial

Scottish Forestry Journal marks 75 years Posted in: News 2021 253

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Scottish Forestry Journal marks 75 years

Thanks to sponsors Scottish Woodlands Ltd, we mark volume 75 with an extra edition of Scottish Forestry, out a month early.

Tall Trees Small Woods update Posted in: News 2021 233

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Tall Trees Small Woods update

We are advised that the publication date for Tall Trees Small Woods has been set back to late Q1 2021...

Administrative Support Services tender Posted in: News 2020 693

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Administrative Support Services tender

The Royal Scottish Forestry Society is inviting tenders from suitable individuals, organisations or companies to carry out administrative and finance functions to

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.