Hutton research inspires artists behind digital installation at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The artist collective behind a groundbreaking new digital installation at London’s Kew Gardens has credited research by The James Hutton Institute as part of their inspiration. Of the Oak opened to visitors on Saturday 3 May, showcasing the story and inner workings of the Lucombe oak with a multi-sensory video installation. The installation is Kew’s […]
Prestigious awards presented at ICF Centenary National Conference 2025
The Institute of Chartered Foresters’ (ICF) Centenary National Conference 2025: Celebrating the Past, Inspiring the Future took place in Edinburgh on 29 & 30 April, with several highly prestigious ICF awards being presented to well-deserving, long-serving members who have played vitally important roles in shaping both the Institute and the sector. The awards were presented […]
40 years of championing a key national resource – Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards
Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards is marking 40 years of celebrating all that is great about the country’s woodlands and forests. The Awards celebrate the people involved across all types of Scotland’s woodlands who through their dedication make them the finest examples of a key national natural resource. The Awards started at a time when many […]
How do you use CAVAT?
The CAVAT Group are seeking to explore and understand how CAVAT is being used. They have launched a simple ‘Examples of Use’ form to enable people to submit their examples and are open to feedback on CAVAT, and recognise that through feedback and evaluation of its use and performance they will be able to evidence […]
Virtual work experience programme launched to attract the next generation of foresters
The Institute of Chartered Foresters and Forestry Commission are delighted to announce the launch of the Sustainable Careers in Forestry: Virtual Work Experience (VWEX) programme. This new virtual forestry work experience programme is now available on the immersive online careers platform, Springpod. Free for students to sign up, Springpod helps young people explore career opportunities […]
Institute announces accreditation of public sector development programme
Members of the Institute of Chartered Foresters’ Professional & Educational Standards Committee convened in January this year to approve the accreditation of Scottish Forestry’s WOODS development programme. The programme is the first provided by a public sector organisation to achieve accredited status. WOODS was introduced in 2022 to provide all new woodland officers with a […]
National Tree Officers Conference 2025 – Call for presentations open!
Building on the success of nine previous events, we’re delighted to announce the National Tree Officers Conference will return on 5 November 2025 for its tenth anniversary! Proudly hosted by the Association of Tree Officers (ATO), Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF), London Tree Officers Association (LTOA) and the Municipal Tree Officers’ Association (MTOA), the […]
ICF wins Building Industry Resilience Award at Confor Dinner & Awards 2025
The Institute of Chartered Foresters was delighted to be crowned the winner of the ‘Building Industry Resilience Award’ at the Confor Dinner & Awards 2025 for their work in delivering the wildly successful Emerging Leader Programme – an initiative aimed at helping forestry professionals build leadership potential, strengthen their networks and drive social, environmental, and […]
Professional Forester of the Year winner announced at Confor Dinner & Awards 2025
The Institute of Chartered Foresters is delighted to announce that Peter Wharton MICFor, Director of Wharton Natural Infrastructure Consultants, has been awarded Professional Forester of the Year 2025. Presented on 19 February at the Confor Dinner & Awards 2025, the prestigious award recognises contributions to the betterment of forestry on a community, regional, national or […]
Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards returns for 2025
The biggest ever Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards is back for 2025 with a new prize and plans for a 40th birthday celebration. The new Urban Forestry Award, sponsored by Future Woodlands Scotland is all about celebrating the projects that are turning towns and cities into greener, healthier and more sustainable places to live. Meanwhile, the […]