Defra received 169 responses to its Expanding the role of the private sector in nature recovery call for evidence that closed in August 2025.
The Institute provided evidence for this call to inform policy developments and help deliver the Environmental Improvement Plan commitment to encourage private investment in support of nature recovery goals.
The summary of responses and government response can be found here.
With the latest UK woodland creation statistics published recently, the Institute has been considering how and if we should respond. 2025/6 – 7,220 hectares 2024/5
The Institute is proud to have contributed to the development of the new document Guidelines for Respectful and Constructive Engagement in Forestry Management (Scotland), published
We are pleased to announce that our Professional and Educational Standards Committee has approved the promotion of four new Fellows. Jamie Gargett FICFor – Principal
