Fine forests and wonderful woodlands honoured
The Institute was delighted to support the 2018 Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards. The very best forests and woodlands have been honoured in Scotland’s annual ‘Tree Oscars’. The winners of the 2018 Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards were chosen from an “outstanding” year of entries, according to the judges. The Awards programme honours the contributions made by […]
ICF welcomes new Tree Champion
The Institute has welcomed the appointment of Sir William Worsley as the ‘Tree Champion’ to expand England’s forest and woodland cover. The appointment has been made by Environment Secretary Michael Gove MP and follows through on a commitment made in Defra’s 25 Year Environment Plan. Sir William’s passion for trees was evident when the Institute […]
Scotland delivers nearly 80% of UK new planting
The Institute is delighted to hear that there has been an increase in the yearly tree planting figures in Scotland. Figures illustrated that 7,100 hectares of new woodland was planted during 2017/18, a rise of 2,300 hectares from the previous year. Forestry Commission Scotland stated: Around 60 percent is ‘productive’ planting – specifically aimed at […]
New quarantine proposals to protect England’s trees
Environment Secretary launches first Tree Health Resilience Strategy to protect England’s trees from pests and diseases for generations to come. Proposals to consult industry on new quarantine arrangements for high-risk plants are among the measures set out today (Friday 25 May) in the Government’s plan to protect the UK’s precious trees. Currently quarantine is used by some […]
Time to #PledgeLessPlastic for World Environment Day 2018
The Society for the Environment is urging individuals and organisations to “pledge less plastic” for World Environment Day 2018. Following the announcement by UN Environment that the theme for World Environment Day 2018 is “beat plastic pollution – if you can’t reuse it, refuse it”, the Society is asking you to play your part. “If […]
Doing it differently in Forestry
Over 330 professionals descended on the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 2-3 May, for the Institute of Chartered Foresters’ flagship national conference. Delegates at the two-day conference on innovation heard from an exceptional selection of both UK and international speakers on a wide range of subjects setting out what the future may hold and how […]
UK i-Tree Eco impact evaluation study now published
The study by Forest Research found i-Tree Eco projects can positively impact awareness, policy and management of urban forests and identifies opportunities for greater impact in future projects. View study >>
Bright future for National Forest Estate
Scotland’s National Forest Estate now has a bright future and unique opportunity to strengthen its delivery of economic, environmental and social benefits. That was the key message from Rural Affairs Secretary Fergus Ewing when he undertook his first visit to Forest Enterprise Scotland’s (FES) headquarters in Inverness to meet staff. Now that the Forestry and […]
Dr Bragg A Worthy Winner of the 2017 Silvicultural Prize
The Institute of Chartered Foresters is delighted to have awarded Dr Don C. Bragg, Research Forester and Project Leader at US Forest Service, Monticello, the 2017 Percy Stubbs, John Bolton King and Edward Garfitt Prize for Silviculture – for advancing our knowledge of silviculture. Dr Don has received this prestigious award in recognition of his […]
Nominations Now Open for the Environmental Professional of the Year 2018 Award
The Society for the Environment has opened the nominations for the prestigious Environmental Professional of the Year 2018 award. The annual Environmental Professional of the Year award celebrates an individual’s exceptional commitment or major achievement where their professional practice has made a real difference to protecting, preserving or enhancing the environment and advancing the principles […]