Host a young professional forester in Summer 2027
Are you interested in hosting a placement on our 2027 Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme? We are looking for two organisations who would be willing to host a young professional forester from either Australia, Canada or New Zealand for three months in Summer 2027. This is an opportunity for you to create career-enhancing development experiences […]
University of Cumbria branches out with the Welsh Government to support the upskilling of forestry professionals
The University of Cumbria in partnership with the Welsh Government, are offering current employees working in forestry the opportunity to become professionally recognised with an industry standard qualification starting with the completion of a fully funded one day workshop in March to be held in Llandrindod Wells. Currently forestry work is a safety critical role […]
First cohort of Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship graduate
The University of Cumbria is proud to celebrate the graduation of the first cohort from its Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship, delivered through the National School of Forestry (NSF) in Ambleside, the largest provider of undergraduate forestry and woodland courses in England. This pioneering programme combines academic study at the university’s Ambleside campus and Forestry England’s […]
Virtual work experience programme launched to attract the next generation of foresters
The Institute of Chartered Foresters and Forestry Commission are delighted to announce the launch of the Sustainable Careers in Forestry: Virtual Work Experience (VWEX) programme. This new virtual forestry work experience programme is now available on the immersive online careers platform, Springpod. Free for students to sign up, Springpod helps young people explore career opportunities […]
Hundreds of funded places on UKFS e-learning programme
The forestry bodies for England, Scotland and Wales have funded places for hundreds of their staff on a first-of-its-kind e-learning programme designed to make the 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) more accessible and interactive. The Forestry Commission, Scottish Forestry and Natural Resources Wales have funded places for 344 employees, giving them an […]
Gareth Hopkins MICFor to receive MBE for services to forestry
The Institute is delighted that Chartered Forester Gareth Hopkins MICFor has been awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the Forestry Sector in the New Year Honours 2025 list. Gareth was recently promoted to a Professional Member of the Institute in December 2024. As the Forestry Commission’s Apprenticeship […]
Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme: Meet the 2025 candidates
We are thrilled to introduce the talented individuals selected for the Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme (2024-2025)! This exciting initiative, administered by the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC), the Institute of Chartered Foresters (United Kingdom), the New Zealand Institute of Forestry, and Forestry Australia, offers a unique opportunity for rising leaders in […]
Funded programme launched for new entrants in the forestry sector
A new training initiative led by a partnership involving Par Equity, Aviva Investors, Scottish Woodlands and UHI Inverness provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start their careers in forestry. Key highlights of the training programme include: Five-week-long comprehensive training modules covering essential forestry skills and knowledge Funding for accommodation and a stipend for […]
Support for new e-learning programme grows as the new UKFS comes into force
A new e-learning programme designed to provide an alternative way of accessing the latest version of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) which came into effect on 1 October, has been backed by the profession’s government-run agencies. Created and developed by the Institute of Chartered Foresters with funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural […]
Applications open for second Emerging Leader Programme
Following on from the huge success of the first widely-acclaimed Emerging Leader Programme, the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) is delighted to open applications for the second round of this exciting leadership series that aims to develop the skills of both existing and aspiring leaders in our sector. Developed in partnership with Clore Social Leadership, […]