We're still talking oaks at the Royal Welsh Show - we have the latest research, ways to get involved, and some beautiful postcards with fascinating facts! Come and say bore da if you're hanging out at one of our favourite Welsh events! #RoyalWelshShow #Oaks #Research #DidYouKnow #BoreDa

Action Oak has taken over at The Royal Welsh Show to share some incredible Oak facts. Find out more at 804 FOR, or head to www.actionoak.org. (2/2) #Oak #StateOfTheUKOaks #DidYouKnow #ProtectOurOaks #ComeSayHi

@actionoakdirector.bsky.social have taken over at the Royal Welsh Show! Pop along to our stand at 804 FOR to say hi! #RoyalWelshShow #StateOfTheUKsOaks #NativeOaks #ProtectOurOaks #Forestry #WoodlandManagement #AncientTrees #ComeSayHi

Action Oak has taken over at The Royal Welsh Show to share some incredible Oak facts. Find out more at 804 FOR, or head to www.actionoak.org. (1/2) #Oak #StateOfTheUKOaks #DidYouKnow #ProtectOurOaks #ComeSayHi

#BeCurious #AskQuestions It may seem counter-intuitive to cut down trees, but sometimes it's important. Begin with curiosity so we can increase awareness, and protect the woodlands & foresters. 👉 https://ow.ly/30Kb50ZoWra #BranchingOut #HealthyTreesNeedHealthyPeople #MentalHealthInForestry

We listened. A recurring theme among foresters is the impact of verbal abuse in response to their work. The newly released animation is the first step in helping foresters, and improving public perception. 👉 https://ow.ly/Zmzp50ZoVXH #BranchingOut #MentalHealthInForestry #WeListened

NEW ANIMATION LAUNCHES AT THE ROYAL WELSH SHOW Produced by RFS & funded by @forestrycommission.bsky.social sheds light on the experience of tree workers when the public respond negatively. 👉 https://ow.ly/ihG350ZoVIJ #BranchingOut #HealthyTreesNeedHealthyPeople #MentalHealthInForestry #BeCurious

NEW FEATURED ARTICLE! Barriers & Opportunities to Increasing Female Participation in the UK Forestry Workforce 👉 https://rfs.org.uk/insights-publications/quarterly-journal-of-forestry/qjf-featured-articles/ #DaymarkStrategy University of Surrey #ForestResearch #WomenInForestry #Culture

NEW FEATURED ARTICLE! “We focus on what is within the power of woodland planners and managers to influence in terms of carbon in their woodlands.” 👉 https://ow.ly/PiXl50ZkGga #ForestManagement #CarbonBalance #Soil #Woodlands #Conservation #CarbonSmartForestry #ClimateChange Forest Research

🌳 Viking Bursary recipient to monitor biodiversity! “I was passionate about developing a project that could help inform future long-term monitoring projects.” 👉 https://rfs.org.uk/news-list/2026-viking-bursary-recipient/ #VikingBursary #ForestTrappingNetwork #Biodiversity #ForestResearch

Don’t miss resources from @forestryengland.bsky.social & WWF UK. Feel Good Forest trails support kid’s wellbeing & connection with nature. Discover woodlands & compare with the Amazon rainforest. Download here: https://www.wwf.org.uk/act/trails/pack #ExploreNature #FeelGoodForest #OutdoorLearning

Twelve thousand years ago the climate became suitable for tree growth. Trees and plants slowly re-colonised Britain. 👉 https://rfs.org.uk/learning/so-you-own-a-woodland/ Kindly funded by @ForestryCommission . #FreeResource #WoodlandManagement #BritishWoodlands #History #Climate #SoYouOwnAWoodland

Happy Pride to all those LGBTQIA+ heroes working in the forestry industry! #DidYouKnow #PrideMonth #HappyPride #LGBTQIA+ #Forestry #WoodlandManagement #Inclusive #Diversity #FutureForesters

🌳YOUR TREE SAPLINGS NEED WATER! 🌱 At such a crucial time, tree root systems haven't developed to cope yet. Each tree needs more than one water bottle will be needed per tree. #TreePlanting #TreeCare #WaterYourSaplings #Heatwave #SaturateYourRoots #TeachingTrees #OutdoorEducation

Explore the new nature and wellbeing activity packs from @forestryengland.bsky.social & Jigsaw Education Group to support children's wellbeing through nature. Designed for Early Years, KS1 & KS2. Download the packs here: https://ow.ly/xJej50Z9lXG #ExploreNature #OutdoorLearning #PrimaryEducation

NEWS: RFS President, Alison Field, has been awarded an MBE by King Charles for services to forestry! “Alison has worked her whole career in Forestry... [and] has blazed a path for so many other forestry practitioners..." 👉 https://ow.ly/HhSy50ZcfCJ #KingsBirthdayHonours #MBE #Forestry

🌳 Become a STEM Ambassador! Could you give one half day a year to share about your career in forestry & inspire future generations. 👉 Register as a STEM Ambassador: https://ow.ly/isFX50Z9U20 ❓ Have questions? Email careers@rfs.org.uk #STEMAmbassadors #ForestryCareers #Inspire #FutureForesters

🤩 RFS are hiring! Join our amazing team as Communications Officer & use your skills to benefit trees and woodlands: https://rfs.org.uk/jobs/communications-officer/ Deadline: 9am Mon 6th July Interview date: Tues 14th July #RFSCareers #ForestryJobs #JoinUs #CharityJobs #Communications #WeAreHiring

The National Festival of Fieldwork is a great opportunity to get out into nature and explore whilst learning outside. Check out this great resource from Geographical Association: https://geography.org.uk/resources/how-much-carbon-have-trees-on-the-school-site-sequestered/ #Carbon #OutdoorLearning

⭐ Free tickets now available for primary school children for APF 2026! The event is a showcase for all the latest in forestry in electronics, hydraulics, computers, surveying and much more! 🪓 Book now: https://rfs.org.uk/learning/apf-2026/ 🌳 #APF2026 #RFSEvents #Learning #ForestEducation

Foxgloves are popping up this month along the edges of woodlands and hedgerows. ❤️‍🩹 Did you know? A chemical contained in the flower can be used to treat high blood pressure & heart disease! For more info: https://ow.ly/Balu50YL9QB #WoodlandPlantOfTheMonth #Foxglove #DigitalisPurpurea

"Achieving the Cert For has been a real milestone for me. It recognises both the practical & theoretical elements of forestry, & in my view, that combination is what underpins good woodland management." - Luke Myatt https://ow.ly/iI7M50Z7vo9 #RFSCertifications #ProfessionalDevelopment #Forestry

There are many ways to benefit biodiversity in your woodland: small tweaks to large-scale operations. 👉 https://rfs.org.uk/learning/so-you-own-a-woodland/ Kindly funded by the Forestry Commission . #FreeResource #WoodlandManagement #Biodiversity #Habitats #SoYouOwnAWoodland #Learning

🌳 Woodland Meetings in June! 👉 For more info: www.rfs.org.uk/events #WoodlandMeetings #ComingUp

⭐ The Viking Bursary: An award for students in higher ed for study of any aspect of forestry benefitting management & resilience of woodlands. https://ow.ly/14To50YZre7 🌳 Applications close on the 1st June. #RFSBursaries #VikingBursary #HigherEducation #WoodlandManagement #Resilience #Forestry

It's Plant Health Week! We're introducing our newest colleague: Prof Melanie Smith, Research Coordinator, and her journey through academia to her current 'discovery mode' in post at Action Oak . www.rfs.org.uk/news-list/research-coordinator-career/ #PlantHealthWeek #HowIGotHere #Careers #Science

Last night it was one of our favourite events: our Annual Study Tour President's Reception and Annual Dinner. Thank you to Professor Julian Evans, our speaker for the evening, and for all who attended. (Find out more via Instagram) #RFSEvents #RFSLife #ForestrySocial #AnnualStudyTour

“We all need to be more aware of tree health, because we all have a responsibility" Eve Over Read more: www.rfs.org.uk/news-list/plant-health-heroes/ #PlantHealthWeek #PlantHeroes #TreeHealth #WoodlandManagement #LearnMore #CitizenScientists #LearnMore

🌳 Plant Health Week: Why Biosecurity Matters Did you know? Just one in twenty people fully understand the term biosecurity! 👉 www.rfs.org.uk/news-list/plant-health-week-why-biosecurity-matters #PlantHealthWeek #Biosecurity #Timber #Food #KeepItClean #Forestry #Woodland #PestsAndDisease #LearnMore

Plant Health Week! We've got 5 case studies to show how landowners & foresters are future-proofing woodlands against pests, disease, & climate change. 👉 https://ow.ly/qTEF50YWw3u #PlantHealthWeek #ClimateEmergency #CaseStudies #Forestry #WoodlandManagement #PestsAndDisease #FutureTrees #LearnMore