Gone Foresting; An RFS Podcast
Gone Foresting; An RFS Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the brand-new podcast from the Royal Forestry Society!
Whether you're a seasoned forestry professional, an aspiring woodland manager, or simply passionate about trees and nature, this is the place for you. Each episode, we branch out into the world of forestry, from ground-breaking research to the latest industry insights.
Join us as we explore woodlands, spotlight inspiring voices, and hear from experts across the UK. Whether out in the field or cosied up at home, Gone Foresting is your gateway to the fascinating world of trees.
Subscribe now and be part of the conversation!
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into topics such as the history and future of forestry, gender inclusion in the industry, and groundbreaking research, with episodes highlighting themes like 'Women in Forestry' and the evolution of roles within the sector.
Welcome to the brand-new podcast from the Royal Forestry Society!
Whether you’re a seasoned forestry professional, an aspiring woodland manager, or simply passionate about trees and nature, this is the place for you. Each episode, we branch out into the world of forestry, from ground-breaking research to the latest industry insights.
Join us as we explore woodlands, spotlight inspiring voices, and hear from experts across the UK. Whether out in the field or cosied up at home, Gone Foresting is your gateway to the fascinating world of trees.
Subscribe now and be part of the conversation!
A year ago a group started talking about the crisis making forestry workers miserable and in some cases taking the lives of friends and colleagues. They didn’t have evidence or data, and they didn’t know how to stop the problem. Make no mistake, our people were dying.
In this episode, Elle McAllister brings back Nick Adams (Forester & Forestry Contracting Association) and Iwan Lloyd-Williams MICFor (Forester & DPJ Foundation volunteer), as well as Toby Allen (Co-Owner of Say It With Wood alongside Aly May) and RFS CEO Chris Williams to reflect back on what has been done, what we’ve learnt, and how much more there is to come.
⚠️ This episode contains strong language and sensitive discussions around mental health and suicide. Listener discretion advised.
Tune in, join the conversation, and subscribe now!
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Find us atAPF 2026 (24-26th Sept) including two panels at Forest Workers Zone discussing mental health Thursday & Friday. The Royal Forestry Society will also be asking the public about a toolkit under development.
Learn more: Mental Health & Wellbeing in Forestry
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Finding Support
For anyone impacted by this discussion, please see the links to support organisations and resources included below. If you are struggling, please reach out to someone you trust, or one of the links below. If you are in crisis, please call 999.
- Stay Alive App: Essential suicide prevention for everyday life
- The DPJ Foundation: The mental health farming charity
- FISA Safety Library
- Samaritans:Providing emotional support to anyone (Call 116 123)
- Mind: The mental health charity (Call 0300 102 1234 Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm)
- Shout (Text SHOUT to 85258)
- Papyrus: Prevention of young suicide (Call Hopeline247: 0800 068 41 41)
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