Working Together for Trees: A New Standard for Individual Tree Data Collection
There has never been a more important or urgent time to collect data on urban trees. High-quality data will help harness the current wave of enthusiasm for tree planting, and to address the challenges to urban trees from pests, diseases, climate-change and development. However, the resources to support urban trees have declined rapidly in the […]
Nadina Galle Previews Her Presentation for Trees, People and the Built Environment 4
Hailing from evolutionary biology and earth sciences, Nadina now works at the nexus of cities, ecology, and technology. Ahead of Trees, People and the Built Environment 4, Nadina gives us a preview of her presentation, where she will be speaking with Sophie Nitoslawski from the University of British Columbia. #TheBigIdea and the next frontier in […]
Have Your Say on the Future of Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture and Landscape Apprenticeships
The Insitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has launched a major review of apprenticeships for Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care in England. The review will recommend changes to our existing apprenticeships and set the priorities for apprenticeships in our industries going forward. A consultation supporting this review is now open until 4 December. It is […]
Programme Launched for Trees, People and the Built Environment 4
International Urban Trees Conference Programme Announced With urban forestry high on the political and social agenda, the programme for the UK’s foremost international urban trees research conference has been announced, highlighting the critical importance of creating resilient towns and cities with innovative green infrastructure solutions. Download Programme>> Almost 100 papers were submitted to the Trees, […]
Interview with Professor of Environmental Economics
The Institute’s Marketing Manager, Hester McQueen, interviews Ian Bateman OBE FRSA FRSB as he prepares to address the Institute’s forthcoming National Conference, Trees, People and the Built Environment 4. Who is Ian Bateman OBE FRSA FRSB Ian Bateman OBE FRSA FRSB is a Professor of Environmental Economics and Director of the Land, Environment, Economics and […]
Keynote Session Speakers for International Urban Trees Conference Announced
With urban forestry high on the political and social agenda, the first keynote session speakers for the UK’s foremost international urban trees research conference are confirmed, highlighting the critical importance of creating resilient towns and cities for the 21st Century and beyond. More than 50% of the world’s population now live in cities which are […]
The Institute Welcomes Scottish Government’s Forestry Programme
The Institute of Chartered Foresters has today (Thursday 05 September) welcomed the commitment from the Scottish Government to plant more trees over the coming year and invest more funding into the sector. Commenting on the commitment to plant 12,000 hectares over 2019/2020 with an additional investment of £5 million, the Institute’s Executive Director Shireen Chambers […]
ICF Awards UK’s Emerging Forestry and Arboricultural Talent
Foresters and Arboriculturists of the future have been recognised in the annual Student Awards from the Institute of Chartered Foresters, the only professional body in the UK to award chartered status. Each year the Institute presents the awards to top students who have studied at universities and colleges in the UK which run ICF-accredited forestry […]
Is CPD Enough?
Josh Roberts MICFor, Policy Advisor at Scottish Forestry, reports on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the Institute of Chartered Foresters. I don’t think of the annual CPD obligation as a target to reach to stay in the Institute’s good books. And I reckon, deep down, that’s not how the Institute sees it either. My Continuing […]
Arboriculture Has Vital Role in Housing Development and Highways Maintenance
Arboriculturists have a vital role in helping developers make sure they take on board new Government advice to plant more trees, and in maintaining trees along the nation’s highways, according to the UK’s professional body which awards Chartered Arboriculturist status. Responding to Communities Secretary James Brokenshire’s call for developers to plant more trees and green […]