Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC002058

Status

Active

Registered

July 14, 1899

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Contact

Website

rsfs.org.uk

Activities

'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

The Society has existed since 1854 to promote education in the forestry sector though publishing Scottish Forestry (since 1858), events supporting practical education and prizes and awards.

Objectives: The objects for which the Society is established are— (1) promoting the excellence of forestry in Scotland and the wider world for the benefit of the present and future generations. (2) bringing the influence of the Society fully to bear on the governments of the day and its agencies in the formulation and execution of forest policy. (3) bringing forestry principles, objectives and benefits to the notice of the public by education, advertisement, exhibition and all means acceptable to the Society’s Board. (4) holding meetings for discussion and interchange of information and ideas. (5) publishing a journal, annually or more often, and by publishing or circulating periodical or other literature containing information regarding forestry. (6) promoting the application of science, research and technical efficiency in forestry and forest management. (7) promoting and reviewing education in forestry and by holding examinations in forestry and granting diplomas therein and working with other bodies in such activities and by maintaining a library. (8) organising, authorising, directing, assisting and encouraging, expeditions, excursions, demonstrations, exhibitions, experiments and investigations connected with forestry or kindred sciences to be undertaken in any part of Britain or abroad. (9) furthering liaison between different sections of the industry and other organisations involved with the land. (10) assisting members of the Society who seek to employ or be employed within the forest industry. (11) organising regional activities under the direction of the Board in all parts of Scotland or any other means that the Board may deem necessary.

Areas of operation

Main operating location

Dumfries And Galloway

Geographical spread

More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Nearby

• The Turing Trust 0.0 mi
• The Turing Trust 0.0 mi
• Mark Williams Foundation 0.3 mi
• The Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott Club 0.4 mi
• The Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott Club - 'Public Lecture Fund' 0.4 mi

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