Forestry Commission staff magazines

The Forestry Commission published a staff information sheet named 'The Slasher' from 1948 which highlighted any general stories and points that would be of interest to staff. Retirements and awards were common subjects as were any stories of staff members achieving noteworthy accolades in their private lives. The format changed from stapled A4 sheets to a coloured newsheet circa 1973. The newsletters are a valuable source of staff names and their careers.

In 1996 following a meeting with the Forestry Commission Retirement Association a separate 'FCRA News' was inserted into the Slasher as a newsletter for and about retired employees. The name changed to 'FCA Today' on the18th issue in December 2002. The 'FCA Today' went online only in 2010 and will cease publication in 2023. It is noteworthy that Richard Toleman has been the retirement association newsletter editor since its inception in 1996.

The Slasher in newspaper format continued until the 2010 leading to a total of over 420 editions. HINT. To search for a particular Slasher edition in search box put No. 203 (or whatever edition number you wish)