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 […]
Policy Roundup – June 2024
Our monthly policy and research blog updates you on the latest work at the Institute and how you can get involved. Institute news Trees for People, Place and Nature: Growing Trees for Tomorrow’s Needs As the Royal Chartered body for professionals working with trees in the public, private and third sectors, we represent a broad […]
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 […]
Three key figures in forestry awarded Institute Honorary Fellowships
We are delighted to have awarded three Honorary Fellowships of the Institute of Chartered Foresters. Sir Nicholas Bacon KCVO OBE FICFor (Hon) – Raveningham Estate Sir Nicholas Bacon is a respected leader and advocate for plant health, biosecurity and environmental sustainability. He is the chair of the Plant Health Alliance, a group of professionals from […]
New measures for East Anglia after confirmed Ips typographus outbreak
Please see the below update from the Forestry Commission on the introduction of new plant health requirements following confirmation of eight-toothed spruce bark beetle findings in Suffolk and Norfolk. Woodland managers, landowners and the forestry industry are encouraged to remain vigilant as the Forestry Commission announces an expansion of the current Ips typographus demarcated area […]
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 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 […]
Meet our new Council Members
Following our online Council Elections in May 2024, the following candidates have been successful and will be appointed onto the Institute’s Council at our Annual General Meeting on 21 June 2024. Fellows Martin Glynn FICFor CEnv Independent Consultant Biography Martin is an independent Chartered Forester based in North Yorkshire working on a range of forest […]