Institute responds to the latest woodland creation statistics
With the latest UK woodland creation statistics published recently, the Institute has been considering how
Helping shape a more constructive approach to engagement in forestry
The Institute is proud to have contributed to the development of the new document Guidelines for Respectful ...
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Institute awards four Fellowships
We are pleased to announce that our Professional and Educational Standards Committee has approved the promotion of ...
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Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards celebrate the power of trees at schools and nurseries
From protecting urban woodlands to transforming storm-damaged trees into learning opportunities, this year’s Schools and Early Years ...
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NRW graduate programme accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has achieved accreditation from the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) for its Forestry ...
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The Scottish Forestry Trust announces improved support for PhD students
The Scottish Forestry Trust is delighted to announce an 8% increase in funding awarded to
Looking back on National Conference 2026
Our National Conference 2026: Innovation for a Resilient Tomorrow brought together forestry and arboriculture professionals
Institute elects new Council Members
The Institute of Chartered Foresters’ AGM took place online on Tuesday 2 June and saw
Justin Mumford MICFor CEnv receives The Institute’s Medal
Presented at our National Conference 2026 in Newport, Justin Mumford FICFor CEnv has been awarded
Iwan Parry MICFor awarded The President’s Award
Recognising his outstanding and sustained service to the Institute over many years, Iwan Parry MICFor
Institute signs joint letter urging Defra to publish Circular Economy Growth Plan
In May 2026, the Environmental Policy Forum (EPF) wrote to Emma Reynolds MP, the Secretary
Workers reach breaking point as new report reveals quiet mental health crisis in forestry
A survey of over 500 professionals reveals that stress is a “constant backdrop” in forestry
Tom Jenkins MBE FICFor (1959–2026)
The Institute of Chartered Foresters was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tom
Richard Stanford CB MBE achieves Professional membership of the ICF
The Institute of Chartered Foresters is delighted to announce that Richard Stanford CB MBE, Chief
Be a tree champion – Scotland’s Finest Woods opens applications for new Executive Director and trustees
Scotland’s Finest Woods is pleased to announce it is welcoming applications for a new Executive
ICF welcomes England’s Red Squirrel Recovery Strategy
The Institute of Chartered Foresters welcomes the publication of the England Red Squirrel Recovery Strategy,
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