Events
Our events are categorised into skills workshops, regional field days, online events and our annual study tour.
Many of our events are free, but with a suggested donation. Others attract a fee, with discounts for members.
Corporate members: if you wish to book multiple places on an event and/or would prefer to pay by invoice, please get in touch.
If you have any questions about our events or booking process, please email membership@rsfs.org.uk
Forest Research & RSFS: Forest pests and diseases, and biosecurity
17 September 2026
Skills Workshop
Description: This training day offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of forest pests and diseases that impact our woodland ecosystems. As climate change and global trade increase, recognising threats to tree health have never been more important for forestry […]
Glean Shildeag Estate & Woodland Trust
22 September 2026
Regional Field Day
** This event is now sold out. A waiting list is available for anyone still wishing to attend.*** Description: Field day at the Woodland Trusts Ben Shieldaig and Couldoran estates now called Gleann Shildeag (Shildeag estate) . Visiting the Caledonian […]
Mar Lodge Estate – To view and discuss native woodland expansion on a grand scale
2 October 2026
Regional Field Day
Description Mar Lodge Estate owned by NTS is a 29,000 hectare nature reserve and historic hunting lodge 8 kilometres west of Braemar. Since 1995 NTS has been managing the native woodlands using low levels of intervention. Apart from a shield […]
Introduction to Forest Certification and Forest Management Planning
27 October 2026
Skills Workshop
Description: Welcome to this training partnership between Soil Association Certification and the Royal Scottish Forestry Society. This three day course in Perth, can be taken as independent courses, or combined together to provide you with an overview of what certification […]