Royal Scottish Forestry Society

Constitutional 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.