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  • Board/trustee role

Description

The Royal Scottish Forestry Society, formed in 1854, is an educational charity focussing on promoting the understanding of trees, woods and forestry. Every year RSFS puts on what we believe to be the most extensive programme of practical forestry events across Scotland. This activity is being expanded into practical training events.

The Society has published a semi-academic journal, Scottish Forestry, since 1858 promoting all aspects of good practice in forestry. All back issues are available to Members via our website.

The Society has a mix of individual and organisational Members. Our membership includes professional foresters and managers, woodlands owners and many others with an interest in trees and woods.

RSFS is also the parent entity of Cashel Forest Trust, a charity based near Balmaha, in East Loch Lomond. Cashel Forest Trust owns a 1,300-hectare estate comprising a visitor centre, 5 km of recreational paths, a hydro-electric scheme, 300 Ha of native woodland, 500 Ha of peatland under restoration and 500 Ha of montane and open hillside. Cashel welcomes more than 10,000 visitors a year with an interest in natural ecosystems, native woodland and citizen science.

We would like applicants to:
• Empathise with our vision, mission and aims;
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort;
• Experience of exercising sound and independent judgement;
• Think and apply knowledge creatively and strategically;
• Keep themselves and the charity mission-focused;
• Analyse and evaluate information and other evidence in the execution of their duties.

Email recruitment@rsfs.org.uk for a trustee pack to find out more about us.

Organisation aims and objectives

Advancement of forestry in all its branches

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Frequency and commitment details

We hold four trustee meetings each year (usually via MS teams for three and in person for the fourth); You should be prepared to commit around 8 to 10 days each year; specialist subject trustees may be asked to contribute to a slightly greater degree. You may wish to attend one or more days at our annual study tour (AST) which takes place in May and is hosted by a different RSFS regional committee each year.

Restrictions

Experience required: We are seeking up to 2 new trustees. Applications of those with experience of the following areas will be prioritised: • Communications, stakeholder engagement and public relations; • Learning and development programmes in the context of CPD.
Travel details: No specific location
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: New Trustees will receive a full induction covering all aspects of the Society's activities.

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