Forestry policy & CPD roundup — January 2026
Welcome to the first policy update of the year. This month we look back at the last
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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Paul Brannen and Professor Peter Bonfield OBE Awarded ICF Honorary Fellowships
The Institute of Chartered Foresters is pleased to award Honorary Fellowships to Paul Brannen and
Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards returns for 2026 – are you a growing success story?
Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards is once again celebrating excellence in woodlands and forestry across the
Call for Expert Committee on Forest Science members
The Board of Forestry Commissioners established the Expert Committee on Forest Science (ECFS) to provide independent,
Nature Restoration Fund: early information for nature markets and the wider sector
The Planning and Infrastructure Act is a key part of the government’s ambition to deliver
Institute welcomes newest Chartered members
We are delighted to recognise and celebrate the professionals who have successfully completed the Professional
Landscape Institute to welcome key speakers to Scotland housing conference
Màiri McAllan MSP (Scottish Government) and Karen Anderson (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland) will
Consultation opens on amended UKWAS 5 text on game-release pens
Stakeholders can now make comment on a proposed amendment to UKWAS 5 requirements for game-release
Celebrating excellence at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2025
A school which has taken lessons on climate change out of the classroom and into
Institute highlights of 2025
As we approach the end of 2025, take a look at some highlights from the
First cohort of Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship graduate
The University of Cumbria is proud to celebrate the graduation of the first cohort from
New mapping tool brings emerging urban greening standard to the UK
Treeconomics has announced the launch of Urban Forest 3-30-300, a new mapping and analysis tool
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