Chartered Foresters lead on UK’s first ecosystem-service-verified forest
Ardura forest on the Isle of Mull has been successful in achieving the first Ecosystem Services impact verification in the UK from the Forest Stewarship Council (FSC). The forest is managed in partnership by the Mull and Iona Community Trust, who have been managing Ardura since 2019, and TreeStory, an ecologically focussed forestry and green investment […]
Campaign launched to highlight the importance of woodland management
A new Forestry Commission campaign, Woodland Management Matters, was launched in September 2023 and will promote how the future health and resilience of woodlands can be secured through sustainable management. From timber production, carbon sequestration and flood alleviation to wildlife habitats and improved livestock welfare, soil health and crop productivity, well-managed woodlands deliver a wide […]
Bangor University appoints two more professors in the forest sciences
Two staff members have been awarded professorships in the recent round of promotions at Bangor University. Andy Smith was appointed as Professor of Forest Ecology; his research and teaching focuses on silviculture, ecophysiology, biogeochemistry and tree-soil interactions, with an emphasis on species diversity and ecosystem function in undisturbed and managed forests. Graham Ormondroyd was appointed […]
ICF and CIEEM publish paper on bringing more woods into management
Management of Existing UK Woodlands: An Opportunity for Green Prosperity Today we published a joint position paper with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) that calls on governments and agencies across the UK to bring about an urgent step change in the sustainable management of existing woodlands. Our organisations jointly represent the full […]
Institute welcomes new Fellows
We are delighted to announce that the Professional and Educational Standards Committee has promoted five new members to Fellows of the Institute of Chartered Foresters. Fellowship recognises an individual’s dedication, experience and achievements and should be the ambition of all members. Dr Sallie Bailey FICFor Deputy Chief Scientific Advisor for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, […]
A welcome shift in thought around timber production in England’s forests
The Institute of Chartered Foresters welcomed the recent Environmental Audit Committee Report on its publication yesterday (19 July) that highlights a balanced case for productive forests and environmental targets featuring in tandem within our landscape. As the professional body for forestry and arboriculture, our broad membership covering a spectrum of interests, including productive and environmental […]
Institute members discuss tree shelters at Castle Howard
The Institute’s North England Regional Group held a one-day conference on 6 July at the magnificent Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, organised by Simon Place MICFor and Jim Smith. The purpose of the day was two-fold: to discuss the prospect of establishing woodlands and trees without the use of tree shelters where possible (plastic or […]
Policy Roundup – July 2023
Our monthly policy and research blog updates you on the latest work at the Institute and how you can get involved. Institute news New Head of Policy and Partnerships This month has been one of change and celebration as we said farewell to Jemima Cooper. Jemima looks back at her time with us in a […]
Former President awarded Myerscough Honorary College Fellowship
Sharon Durdant-Hollamby FICFor has been recognised by Myerscough College for her outstanding contribution to arboriculture and forestry. President of the Institute from 2021 to 2023, Sharon is a Chartered Arboriculturist and Fellow of the Arboricultural Association, with a wealth of experience in local government and contracting. She has been the Director of Sharon Hosegood Associates […]
Forestry and Woodland Advisory Committees – Recruitment 2023
The Forestry Commission (FC) is looking to appoint individuals with expert knowledge and a passionate interest in forestry and woodlands issues into vacancies available on their Forestry and Woodland Advisory Committees (FWACs). Appointments will commence from 1 December 2023 for a period of up to three years. There are a total of nine FWACs across […]