The Royal Dublin Society has launched awards for forests and woodlands

RDS Forest and Woodland Awards

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The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) has officially launched the search for Ireland’s pioneering farmers and woodland owners with the opening of the 2026 RDS Forest and Woodland Awards. With a prize fund of €8,000 and the coveted RDS Silver Medal for category winners, the Awards celebrate the dedication, innovation and vital stewardship defining the future of Irish forestry.

Entries are now open and will close on Friday, December 19, 2025. As Ireland’s national forestry awards, the RDS is seeking champions who are actively implementing Climate-Smart agricultural practices on their land.

The Awards recognise farmers and woodland owners who successfully balance sound commercial management with environmental protection and the enhancement of biodiversity.

Category winners will each receive €2,000 and an RDS Silver Medal with runners up receiving €1,000 and an RDS Certificate of Merit.

Entry forms and further information on the RDS Forest and Woodlands Awards is available at RDS Forest & Woodland Awards - RDS. Completed entries can be emailed to forestry@rds.ie before the deadline of Friday December 19.

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