Ips typographus found on UK Sitka spruce trees
The Forestry Commission has issued a warning after a number of Ips typographus findings were reported on Sitka spruce trees in the South East of England and urge woodland managers, landowners and the forestry industry to remain vigilant. Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle found on Sitka spruce trees in the UK for the first time Forestry […]
The Environmental Policy Forum sets out priorities for the next UK Government
Ahead of the UK General Election on 4 July, the Environmental Policy Forum (EPF) has outlined the environmental priorities the next government must implement with urgency during its time in office. A coalition of professional bodies and learned societies, the EPF was established to promote environmental sustainability and resilience for the public benefit. The Institute […]
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, […]
Trees, People and the Built Environment 5 – Post Event Tickets Now On Sale!
Following our fantastic two-day #TPBE5 conference in April this year, we’re delighted to offer post-event access to all conference content for those who couldn’t make it at the time. Accessible through our dedicated online conference platform, Pheedloop, these post-event ticket options offer access to all eight main sessions of the conference […]
Battle against pests and pathogens stepped up with new funding for national tree health laboratory
The battle against tree-disease spreading beetles such as the Emerald ash borer and the larger eight-toothed spruce bark beetle has taken a significant step forward today thanks to new Government funding unveiled. The funding will pay for a new £4m research and containment facility at the UK’s Forest Research Alice Holt Research Station in Surrey […]
Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2024 – One Month Left to Nominate
There is now just over one month left to nominate for Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards! Jean Nairn, Executive Director of Scotland’s Finest Woods, gives us an insight into what we can expect this year… The landscape is changing, in more ways than one. Forestry and farming are now working more closely together with agroforestry becoming […]
Changes to the Forestry Commission’s consultation process
Announced in September 2023, the first phase of the Forestry Commission’s new approach to consultation has been implemented. The changes hope to reduce the complexity and length of time it takes to apply for and get approval to plant and fell trees, with a more simplified approach to evidence gathering for forestry proposals without duplication […]
Professional Forester of the Year 2024 – Shortlist announced
The Institute of Chartered Foresters is delighted to announce the four shortlisted candidates for the 2024 Professional Forester of the Year, the prestigious award that recognises outstanding service to the profession and the sector. This award recognises the contributions made by Chartered Arboriculturists or Chartered Foresters to the betterment of forestry on a community, regional, […]
Institute responds to farming scheme updates
The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) welcomes the recent upgrade to farming schemes announced by the Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP on Thursday 4 January 2024. As the biggest update to the UK’s farming schemes since leaving the European Union, we’re pleased to see trees on farms moving up the agenda based on their wider benefits to business […]
Catching up with Jonathan Callis MICFor – Professional Forester of the Year 2023
The work of those who manage trees, woodlands and forests has never been more important. With nominations currently open for Professional Forester of the Year 2024, we recently caught up with Jonathan Callis MICFor, winner of the inaugural Professional Forester of the Year award, to find out what winning the award meant to him and his […]