| Activity | Formerly the Royal English Arboricultural Society, the objects of the Society were the advancement of Scientific and practical Forestry and Arboriculture in all branches, and the dissemination of a knowledge of all the sciences allied thereto. To hold excursions and meetings for the discussion and interchange of information and for the reading of papers bearing upon the objects of the Society. The Society's Journal is issued quarterly and sent free to all members. A summer meeting is held each year in woodland areas, where various systems of management can be studies, with visits to woods on the Continent taking place periodically. Visits to local woods are arranged by Divisional Secretaries, along with winter meetings for discussions and lectures. The Society has an extensive library and examinations for woodmen are conducted. To promote leglislation. To encourage the cultivation of such trees and shrubs of recent introduction, or the newer varieties, with a view to facilitating the study of their habits, uses, value and cultural requirements. To form a panel of consultants qualifies to give advice on matters connected with Forestry, Arboriculture and allied sciences. |