Bangor foresters in Westminister
At Westminister from left to right: John Healey, Professor of Forest Sciences, Sam Hollick, MSc Agroforestry; Jemima Letts, BSc Forestry Mat Curtis, MSc Forestry Solange Montero Terry, MSc Forestry.Five 麻豆传媒高清版 foresters were privileged to be invited to join other students, forestry professionals, Members of Parliament and forest industry representatives and experts to mark the recent launch of a national #TheFutureIsForestry competition.
is the industry body which represents the forestry and wood sector across the UK. Confor generously arranged financial support that enabled students to attend who otherwise would not have been able to, via their .
Recounting her experience, final year BSc Forestry student, Jemima Letts said:
鈥淗aving the opportunity to meet with other forestry students from across the UK was invaluable. Being able to do this in a setting like the Houses of Parliament was incredible and I am excited to get involved in Confor's #TheFutureIsForestry competition!鈥�
James Walmsley, lecturer in Forestry at the School of Natural Sciences, commented:
鈥渋t鈥檚 fantastic to see forestry gaining this profile and recognition in Parliament. I was very proud to see MSc Forestry alumni, , win a prize in the same competition last year. I鈥檓 hoping that his success encourages many more high quality applicants from Bangor foresters this year! I鈥檇 like to thank , as well as the sponsors , and , for supporting and encouraging our students in this way.鈥�
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Publication date: 28 June 2019