Policy Roundup – January & February 2025
Our monthly policy and research blog updates you on the latest work at the Institute and how you can get involved. Institute news Welcome to the first Policy Roundup of 2025 with a newish year, two months in, from the Institute’s Technical Policy Manager, Caroline Harrison MICFor, who is now four months into the role. […]
National Tree Officers Conference 2025 – Call for presentations open!
Building on the success of nine previous events, we’re delighted to announce the National Tree Officers Conference will return on 5 November 2025 for its tenth anniversary! Proudly hosted by the Association of Tree Officers (ATO), Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF), London Tree Officers Association (LTOA) and the Municipal Tree Officers’ Association (MTOA), the […]
Defra announces plans for timber use in construction
At the Timber in Construction (TiC) Summit in London on 27 February, Environment Minister Mary Creagh announced plans to increase the use of timber in construction to boost the domestic timber industry, economic growth, rural jobs and housebuilding targets. Delivering on its Plan for Change, the government plan to construct 1.5 million sustainable and affordable […]
Stand for election in 2025
The Institute of Chartered Foresters continues to be a strong voice for the forestry and arboriculture sector. We are committed to promoting professionalism and the accomplishments of this dynamic and growing workforce, while championing the exciting and diverse career opportunities on offer. With ambitious plans for the remaining two years of our five-year strategic plan, it […]
ICF wins Building Industry Resilience Award at Confor Dinner & Awards 2025
The Institute of Chartered Foresters was delighted to be crowned the winner of the ‘Building Industry Resilience Award’ at the Confor Dinner & Awards 2025 for their work in delivering the wildly successful Emerging Leader Programme – an initiative aimed at helping forestry professionals build leadership potential, strengthen their networks and drive social, environmental, and […]
Professional Forester of the Year winner announced at Confor Dinner & Awards 2025
The Institute of Chartered Foresters is delighted to announce that Peter Wharton MICFor, Director of Wharton Natural Infrastructure Consultants, has been awarded Professional Forester of the Year 2025. Presented on 19 February at the Confor Dinner & Awards 2025, the prestigious award recognises contributions to the betterment of forestry on a community, regional, national or […]
Hundreds of funded places on UKFS e-learning programme
The forestry bodies for England, Scotland and Wales have funded places for hundreds of their staff on a first-of-its-kind e-learning programme designed to make the 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) more accessible and interactive. The Forestry Commission, Scottish Forestry and Natural Resources Wales have funded places for 344 employees, giving them an […]
Institute signs joint letter to the Prime Minister & Chancellor on the value of nature
Today, the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) published a letter sent to the Prime Minister and Chancellor on behalf of 11 professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Foresters, in the UK who are deeply concerned about increasing tension between growth and nature. We argue that the idea of choosing between housing […]
Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards returns for 2025
The biggest ever Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards is back for 2025 with a new prize and plans for a 40th birthday celebration. The new Urban Forestry Award, sponsored by Future Woodlands Scotland is all about celebrating the projects that are turning towns and cities into greener, healthier and more sustainable places to live. Meanwhile, the […]
Chartered Foresters recognised on the Confor awards shortlist
Confor has announced the shortlisted candidates for the Confor Dinner and Awards 2025. These awards champion the efforts of inspirational individuals and organisations going above and beyond. Nominees were put forward by colleagues and peers wishing to recognise and celebrate the people and businesses making strides to improve and elevate the forestry and wood-using industry. […]
