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 […]
Institute launches first-ever UKFS e-learning programme
The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) has launched an accredited e-learning programme to help tree professionals get to grips with the latest edition of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS), which comes into effect in October. This is the first time the UKFS has been made available via an e-learning platform. This visually appealing and highly […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Trees for People, Place and Nature: A Call to Action
As the Royal Chartered body for professionals working with trees in the public, private and third sectors, we represent a broad range of those working in trees including foresters, arboriculturists, environmentalists, and researchers. With the next general election taking place on 4 July 2024, we are calling on the next government to commit to working […]
Bangor University to celebrate 120 years of forestry teaching
One of the oldest “forestry universities” in the UK – and the first to offer a degree in forestry – is celebrating 120 years of forestry teaching. Bangor forestry graduates and staff will be celebrating the 120th anniversary over the weekend of 6 and 7 September 2024. Visit this page for more information and to […]
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 […]
Executive Director of the Institute speaks with Radio 4
Louise Simpson, Executive Director of the Institute, was recently invited onto Radio 4’s Farming Today programme to discuss commercial forestry. Speaking with presenter Charlotte Smith, Louise outlined that the current negative public perception of commercial forestry, due to the tree felling involved, could be hampering efforts to grow more productive timber in the UK. “The […]
Read about our Harvesting & Marketing SIG’s 2024 Study Tour
Our Harvesting & Marketing Special Interest Group (SIG) held their first Study Tour in March 2024 in South Scotland. Emma Grey, Operations Manager at Scottish Forestry and member of the SIG, has reported back on the Study Tour’s activities and outcomes. The first Harvesting & Marketing SIG tour began with an introduction from Neil McKay […]