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29 April 2026
The Institute of Chartered Foresters was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tom Jenkins MBE FICFor, a long‑standing member whose commitment both to professional standards and the ICF spanned more than thirty years.
28 April 2026
We’re delighted to announce that Richard Stanford CB MBE, Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, has been promoted to Professional Member status, acknowledging his contribution to the sector and continued dedication to advancing sustainable forestry policy and practice.
15 April 2026
Read the Institute’s latest policy update focusing on key developments shaping forestry and land use policy, upcoming consultations, CPD events, and opportunities for member engagement.
Check out our upcoming calendar of events and start planning your CPD activities!
National Conference 2026 | 19 & 20 May 2026 | ICC, Newport, Wales
In 2026, the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) will return to the subject of innovation, building on discussions held at our National Conference in 2018 with a future-focused theme of Innovation for a Resilient Tomorrow. We will explore how forestry needs to adapt to stay relevant to the needs of society, and contribute to wellbeing and foster hope in an era of uncertainty.
Don’t miss out – take this opportunity to play your part in this forward-thinking conference that will bring together professionals from across the forestry and arboriculture sector to help shape the future.
A survey of over 500 professionals reveals that stress is a “constant backdrop” in forestry and arboriculture The Royal Forestry Society (RFS), working with a coalition of leading forestry organ...
The Institute of Chartered Foresters was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tom Jenkins MBE FICFor, a long‑standing member whose commitment both to professional standards and the ICF spanned m...
The Institute of Chartered Foresters is delighted to announce that Richard Stanford CB MBE, Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, has been promoted to Professional Member status, acknowledging h...
The Institute of Chartered Foresters welcomes the publication of the England Red Squirrel Recovery Strategy, an important milestone for woodland stewardship and species conservation across the country...
Welcome to the Institute’s policy update focusing on key developments shaping forestry and land use policy, upcoming consultations, CPD events, and opportunities for member engagement. Headline upda...
With the initial commentary now settling on the long‑anticipated Land Use Framework for England and Forest Research’s 50‑year softwood availability forecast, attention is shifting from reacti...
Are you interested in hosting a placement on our 2027 Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme? We are looking for two organisations who would be willing to host a young professional foreste...
Entries are now open for all categories of Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2026, and it has never been easier to submit a superb example of excellence in woodlands and forestry. With a new website an...
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 po...
On 23 March, the National Audit Office published its latest report on the Nature for Climate Fund. The report reviews progress across both tree planting and peatland restoration, examines how the prog...
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