Scotland’s Finest Woods appoints trio of trustees
The team of tree champions at Scotland’s Finest Woods has been given a big boost with the appointment of three new trustees. Alison Chisholm, a chartered landscape architect with Forestry and Land Scotland, Dr Alicja Dzieciol, an entrepreneur and chemist, and Sam Howard, a forestry lecturer at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), will join the existing […]
ICF Honorary Fellowship awarded to Gary Newman
The Institute of Chartered Foresters is delighted to award Gary Newman, Chief Executive of Woodknowledge Wales, with an Honorary Fellowship for his leadership in the forestry and timber industry, and support to the Institute. Gary began his career as a construction engineer, later moving into the timber sector after completing a Masters in Forest Industries […]
Institute welcomes two new Fellows
We are delighted to announce the promotion of two new Fellows of the Institute, including the youngest Fellow at just 32 years old. Professor James Pendlebury FICFor, Chief Executive of Forest Research, and Harry Wakefield FICFor, Head Forester at Holkham Estate, were awarded Fellowships in September 2024 by authority of the Institute’s Council. As Chief […]
Institute welcomes six new Technical members
The Institute was delighted to award Technical membership status to six members who successfully undertook the TME process. The awards were granted by the authority of the Institute’s Examinations Board in October 2024. Technical membership status was awarded to: Daniel Ayrton TechICFor – Network Rail Jake Burton TechICFor – Natural Resources Wales Christopher Callaghan TechICFor […]
Dr Gary Kerr FICFor awarded EFI Fellowship
In recognition of his significant contribution to the work of the European Forest Institute (EFI), Dr Gary Kerr FICFor has been awarded an EFI Fellowship which he was presented with at their Annual Conference in Bonn in September 2024. The EFI is globally recognised as a leading science-policy platform providing forest-related knowledge to build a […]
Prestigious award made to renowned female forestry graduate
Bangor University has awarded a prestigious Honorary Doctorate of Science degree to Susan Chomba, who graduated from the University with a forestry MSc in 2012. This is in recognition of her outstanding contribution to public service. Susan is a climate scientist, who is internationally recognised for her work protecting and restoring forest landscapes. Her work […]
Institute welcomes new Fellows
The Institute’s Professional and Educational Standards Committee has approved the promotion of four new Fellows. Sam Brown FICFor – Senior Forest Operations Officer, Natural Resources Wales Sam joined the Institute over 13 years ago and oversees the planning and delivery of harvesting, thinning, restocking and establishment in the mid Northeast area to meet NRW’s forest […]
Former Institute President awarded RFS Gold Medal
Professor Julian Evans OBE FICFor has been awarded the Royal Forestry Society’s (RFS) Gold Medal for his outstanding contribution to the forestry sector. Julian was nominated for the award by Alison Field FICFor, the current Vice President of the RFS, and was also presented with it in person earlier this month. Alison said: “Throughout his […]
Three key figures in forestry awarded Institute Honorary Fellowships
We are delighted to have awarded three Honorary Fellowships of the Institute of Chartered Foresters. Sir Nicholas Bacon KCVO OBE FICFor (Hon) – Raveningham Estate Sir Nicholas Bacon is a respected leader and advocate for plant health, biosecurity and environmental sustainability. He is the chair of the Plant Health Alliance, a group of professionals from […]
John Risby FICFor Awarded the Institute’s Medal
We are delighted to announce that John Risby FICFor has been awarded the Institute’s Medal, our highest award, for his long-standing commitment to professional excellence in forestry. The son of a forester from Argyll, John has worked for the Forestry Commission – now Scottish Forestry – throughout North Scotland, including as Forest District Manager Lochaber, […]