National Tree Officers Conference 2026 – Call for Presentations open
Building on the success of ten previous events, we’re delighted to announce the National Tree
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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Celebrating excellence: The Hugh Miller Award for Excellence
We are proud to recognise five outstanding professionals as recipients of The Hugh Miller Award
Defra publishes deer impacts policy statement for England
We welcome Defra’s recent deer impacts policy statement: managing the impacts of wild deer in
University of Cumbria branches out with the Welsh Government to support the upskilling of forestry professionals
The University of Cumbria in partnership with the Welsh Government, are offering current employees working
Shortlist announced for Professional Forester of the Year 2026
The Institute of Chartered Foresters is delighted to announce the three shortlisted candidates for Professional
Forestry, timber security & national resilience: a call to action
The UK Government’s latest national security assessment is clear: global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse
Stand for ICF Council in 2026
As the Institute of Chartered Foresters enters its second century, this is an exciting and
Institute responds to the UK’s revised grey squirrel policy statement
The Institute of Chartered Foresters welcomes the publication of the UK Government’s Grey squirrel policy
Landmark Nature Restoration Bill passed in Scotland
The Scottish Parliament has passed the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill delivering for both nature and
Policy: Protecting London’s Urban Forest in a Changing Climate
The Institute of Chartered Foresters has responded to the Future Climate Suitability of London’s Public
ICF launches new mentoring programme
The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) has launched an exciting new pilot mentoring programme designed
ICF recognises two members for outstanding service to the sector
The Institute of Chartered Foresters was delighted to close 2025 by recognising two members with
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