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 […]
Chartered Forester appointed UKWAS Chair
The UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS) has announced the appointment of Ben Gunneberg MICFor as its new Chair. The appointment was approved at the organisation’s recent Annual General Meeting, and Ben brings extensive experience to the role, having served as CEO and Secretary General of PEFC International in Geneva from 1999 to 2022, and as […]
Institute bestows Honorary Fellowship on His Majesty King Charles III
The Institute of Chartered Foresters was delighted to award His Majesty King Charles III with an Honorary Fellowship at a special private ceremony held at Highgrove House. The award was presented to The King by the Institute’s Executive Director, Louise Simpson, alongside President of the Institute, Geraint Richards MVO FICFor. A dedicated champion of the […]
Institute highlights of 2024
As we come to the end of another busy year for the Institute of Chartered Foresters, take a look at some of our highlights from 2024. Our membership 2,300+ members and growing 293 new members in 2025 64 applications for chartered status in 2025 10 new Technical Members We launched a new Technical membership class […]
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 […]
Institute announces 2024 Emerging Leaders
The Institute of Chartered Foresters is delighted to announce the successful applicants for our 2024 Emerging Leader Programme that will develop the skills of both existing and aspiring leaders in our sector. Developed in partnership with Clore Social Leadership, the programme offers a fantastic opportunity for those who work and volunteer with trees to develop the […]
Marking 20 years of Chartered Environmentalists
Friday 20 September 2024 marks 20 years since the first Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) certificates were signed. “If not now, when?” is the message from the Society for the Environment (SocEnv) to those wanting to lead the way towards a more sustainable future. SocEnv was launched in 2002 to champion competence in environmental practices across sectors. […]