Dr Ken James – Could ICF Workshop Reveal the Real Answer ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’?
The ICF is delighted to announce that world-renowned expert on tree structures and biomechanics, Dr Ken James, has accepted an invitation to come to the UK to share his pioneering research on dynamic structural analysis of wind loading on trees at a series of workshops in April: Could ICF Workshop Reveal the Real Answer ‘Blowin’ […]
Trees, People and the Built Environment II
Trees, People and the Built Environment II – Dates Announced for 2014 Following on from a highly successful event in 2011, we are pleased to announce that the second ‘Trees, People and the Built Environment’, an international urban trees research conference, will return to Birmingham on 2 and 3 April, 2014. View the Conference Website >> […]
International Day of Forests and Trees
Join us in Celebrating The International Day of Forests 21 March 2013 The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests. Help us mark this worldwide event and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, […]
New Welsh Natural Resources Body Becomes Operational
New Welsh Natural Resources Body Becomes Operational Mon 1 April 2013 Today Natural Resources Wales brings together the work of the Countryside Council for Wales, Environment Agency Wales and Forestry Commission Wales, as well as some functions of Welsh Government. Its purpose is to ensure that the natural resources of Wales are sustainably maintained, enhanced […]
Defra Say Focus Now on Slowing Spread of Chalara Rather than Eradicating
Defra – update to Interim Chalara Control Plan Chalara Can’t be Stoppped – Focus now on Reducing the Rate of Spread Chalara Ash tree dieback is caused by the Chalara fraxinea fungus. It has already affected a high proportion of ash trees in Northern Europe. It was discovered for the first time in Great Britain […]
ICF Joins Call on Government to Prevent Forestry Commission Merger
ICF Joins Call on Government to Prevent Forestry Commission Merger In an open letter to Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the ICF and other leading bodies concerned with the management of England’s woodlands have joined forces to call on the Government to keep Forestry Commission England as a distinct […]
ICF Member Takes on Big Role at Small Woods
ICF Member Takes on Big Role at Small Woods Small Woods, the national woodland charity based in the West Midlands, has announced a new CEO who will take up the post in May. Mike Bentley, a Professional member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Small Woods Association. […]
Countdown for Green Economy – ICF National Conference Update
ICF on Final Countdown to Green Economy Conference New Speakers Confirmed The final programme for the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) National Conference, Woodlands and the Green Economy – Capitalising on Ecosystems Services, has now been confirmed with some exciting additions to the line up of over 20 of the UK environmental sector’s top professionals. […]
Minister takes to stage at ICF Conference to launch “Strategic Directions”
Environment Minister launching key “Strategic Directions” forestry publication today at Institute of Chartered Foresters National Conference Environment & Climate Change Minister, Paul Wheelhouse, is launching a new publication today giving a clear direction on how the National Forest Estate (land managed by Forestry Commission Scotland) will be managed to meet Scottish Government’s objectives. Giving […]
Keith Oates appointed Forestry Commissioner
Keith Oates appointed Forestry Commissioner Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of Keith Oates as a Forestry Commissioner for England. He has been appointed for a term of three years from April 2013, and will continue to serve on the Forestry Commission’s National Committee for England. Welcoming his appointment, Sir Harry Studholme, Chair […]