ICF’s interview with JNCC’s Vice-Chairman
The Institute of Chartered Foresters interviews Professor Colin Galbraith, Vice-Chairman of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and Director of his own environmental consultancy, as he prepares to address the UK’s flagship forestry conference: The UK’s Role in Global Forestry this April in Oxford. Who is Professor Colin Galbraith? Colin has been involved in international conservation […]
Read our interview with Vice-Chancellor and President of James Cook University
Speaker Day 1: Setting the Scene with Global Perspectives The Institute interviews Professor Sandra Harding, Vice-Chancellor and President at James Cook University, as she prepares for our flagship conference, The UK’s Role in Global Foresty, this April. Sandra took up her appointment as Vice-Chancellor and President of James Cook University Australia in January 2007. In the […]
A very special year for the ‘Tree Oscars’
2019 is a very special year for trees – an opportunity to celebrate the centenary of the Forestry Act which created the modern industry. Contrary to some mischievous suggestions, none of the older and more experienced foresters still working in the industry can remember the introduction of the Act – but they have all benefited […]
Interview with CEO at Sappi
Speaker Day 1: Global Trade in Wood Products The Institute interviews Berry Wiersum, CEO at Sappi Europe, as he prepares to address the Institute’s forthcoming National Conference: The UK’s Role in Global Forestry. Tell us about your presentation? I come from the pulp and paper industry and our main raw material is wood, which we […]
Interview with Executive Director at the Global Timber Forum
Speaker Day 1: Delivering economic benefits from the world’s forests The Institute interviews Rachel Butler as she prepares to address the Institute’s forthcoming National Conference: The UK’s Role in Global Forestry. Tell us about your presentation? Wait and see! Why is your presentation important for our conference? We are advocating a different approach to engage […]
Interview with Co-Founder of Women In Wood, Lacey Rose RPF
Speaker Day 2: Inspiring the Next Generation The Institute interviews Lacey Rose RPF as she prepares to address the Institute’s forthcoming National Conference: The UK’s Role in Global Forestry. Tell us about your presentation? My presentation, through telling the story of my career path so far, will highlight the important role that mentors, colleagues – and our […]
Jocelyn McLaren visits Japan
Jocelyn McLaren, a student at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), visited Japan. Jocelyn reports on her visit. Same problem, different answer It is amazing that across the world, we have such similar issues in terms of environmental sustainable development. While our issues may be similar, each country seemed to have a different solution. I […]
World Experts drawn to Oxford for Global Forestry Conference
Duncan Pollard MICFor from Nestlé, sustainability expert, will address the Institute of Chartered Foresters’ (ICF) annual flagship two-day conference. The UK’s Role in Global Forestry – Past, present and future will be held on 10-11 April at the Examination Schools in Oxford. Forests are increasingly being relied upon to provide a sustainable future for the […]
North England Regional Group: Conifer Production and Amenity Tree Management, Hovingham Estate
Simon Rochester MICFor, ICF North England Regional Group Chairman, attended the ICF North England Regional Group event: Conifer Production and Amenity Tree Management. Simon reports on his experience. In September the ICF North England Regional Group attended a meeting hosted by Sir William Worsley, Tree Champion, on his Hovingham Estate near Malton North Yorkshire. High […]
Local Authority Adopted Cellweb® Footpath
Geosynthetics Limited is a sponsor of the 2018 National Tree Officers Conference (NTOC). Woolton Fields Development, Liverpool Introduction In 2017 Redrow Homes and Liverpool City Council embarked on the redevelopment of the Old Lower Lee School site on Beaconsfiled Rd, Woolton, Liverpool. The site contained numerous high-value trees which would be retained and incorporated into the […]