Institute of Chartered Foresters

Bookings are now open for our Centenary National Study Tour at Windsor Great Park on 21 & 22 October 2025! Explore ancient woodlands, silviculture, biodiversity, public access management and more 🌲 View the programme and secure a place today: charteredforesters.org/event/centenar… #ICF100

Forest Research has published the findings from the Public Opinion of Forestry Survey 2025. ✅ 85% of people say forests help them relax ✅ 76% want more trees planted to fight climate change ✅ 85% agree forests are an important habitat for wildlife 🔗charteredforesters.org/public-opinion…

In the new Public Opinion of Forestry Survey, 81% of those asked said they would like to see “a lot more trees planted” to help tackle climate change. #LetsDoNetZero Full story here: forestry.gov.scot/news-releases/…

🌳🌲Do you have experience in growing mixed-species stands? If so, please complete our survey to inform new mixed-species trials and improve our understanding of drought resilience. Your insights will help us shape future recommendations for policy and practice. 👉 Complete…

We’re at the Royal Welsh Show🌿 Our ED Louise Simpson spoke to @forestsandwood's Elaine Heckley MICFor ahead of #ForestryDay today, plus ICF Technical Policy Manager Caroline Harrison MICFor delivered a talk on storytelling in forestry to change perceptions. 📍Stand 805A-FOR

Just announced - Ancient Woodlands Conference: Past, Present & Future. 🗓️25 November 📍Conference Aston, Birmingham Join us to be part of conversations around the future of one of the UK’s most biodiverse and historically significant landscapes. 🔗charteredforesters.org/event/ancient-…

Catch up on recent policy developments, research and events from the Institute and sector in our Technical Policy Manager Caroline Harrison MICFor's recent Policy Roundup. Read it now on our website: charteredforesters.org/policy-roundup…

New job opportunity at @HWForestryLtd 👇 The company, part of the Western Bio-Energy Group, who supplies forest management advice and consultancy services are looking for a Forestry Technician to join their team based in Margam, Neath Port Talbot. More: charteredforesters.org/job-vacancy/fo…

This week the @WelshGovernment announced its Sustainable Farming Scheme marking a significant milestone in the development of a new, long-term programme to support the agricultural industry in Wales. Read more: gov.wales/new-relationsh…

We recently awarded eight new Fellowships, recognising outstanding contributions to forestry and arboriculture, and a continued commitment to professional standards. Congratulations to our new Fellows! Read more: charteredforesters.org/institute-welc…

Thinking about applying for Professional Membership Entry (PME)? Six of our PME Assessors have shared top tips for each stage of the process in our new video series. Watch now on our website ⬇️ charteredforesters.org/memberships/pm… 💡 The PME registration deadline is 1 June every year.

Are you keen to attend our South West England Member Network event at Farrantshayes in Devon on 24 July? Don't miss out - bookings close in one week on 17 July. Programme & tickets: charteredforesters.org/event/devon-wo… Here are some photos of the site attendees will be visiting 👇

Great to be at Chatsworth Estate for our Early Career Professionals Study Tour this week 🌞 From woodland establishment to sustainable estate management and sawmill operations, it was an excellent opportunity for early career professionals to meet and learn from the experts.

The #BritishWoodlandsSurvey2025 is now live! If you're a woodland owner, manager or forestry professional, please share your experiences, hopes and fears for the future. Take part today - the survey will close at the end of August ⬇️ charteredforesters.org/have-your-say-…

We’re heading to the #RoyalWelshShow from 21 – 24 July! 📍Find us at Stand 805A-FOR in the Confor Tent Don’t miss our session on Tuesday 22 July at 11:15 that will discussing storytelling in forestry to change perceptions. More info: confor.org.uk/resources/even…

Bookings close at 14:00 tomorrow (Friday 4 July) for our Early Career Professionals Study Tour 📢 Don't miss this opportunity to visit Chatsworth Estate with learning opportunities for professionals working across the forestry and arboriculture sector. 🎫charteredforesters.org/event/early-ca…

📢We are looking for land managers and decision-makers in Cumbria to share your views about ticks and tick-borne diseases as part of a series of workshops. 📅 Monday 7 (afternoon only) and Thursday 10 July in Kendal | Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 July in Penrith | Friday 11 July in…

Don't miss our South West England Member Network's upcoming event to a wetland and woodland creation site at Farrantshayes in Devon. Read more and book a ticket 👇 charteredforesters.org/event/devon-wo… Bookings will close on Thursday 17 July.