ICF Professional & Educational Standards Committee Vacancies
Three vacancies have arisen for membership of the Professional and Educational Standards Committee (PESC). Reporting to Council, this is the ICF committee that oversees the examinations and membership procedures, promotes professionalism among the members and oversees the CPD process. The Institute’s regulations stipulate that members serve for two years plus an additional two years if […]
Call for Ideas: Plant Biosecurity Strategy
We are a member of the Plant Health Alliance, a cross-sector group with a purpose of promoting and enhancing plant health and biosecurity measures to protect plant species and associated ecosystems (natural capital) in the United Kingdom and beyond. With the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) looking to refresh their plant biosecurity […]
Managing tree data nationally
Bluesky is a sponsor of the 2018 National Tree Officers Conference (NTOC). The Bluesky National Tree Map (NTM) identifies the location of more than 280 million trees nationwide, detailing their height and canopy cover. The data was created using innovative algorithms and image processing techniques in combination with the most up-to-date and detailed aerial photography and […]
Scottish Land Commission publishes first Strategic Plan
The newly formed Scottish Land Commission has published its first three year Strategic Plan. The Land Commission published its first Strategic Plan at its conference held today, Thursday 28 September 2017, in Dunfermline, which Shireen Chambers FICFor represented the Institute at. The Strategic Plan ‘Making More of Scotland’s Land’ sets out the priorities for the […]
MPs call for a One-Stop Shop for Forestry Grants “on day one” of Brexit
The parliamentary Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee published a new report Forestry in England: seeing the wood for the trees last month on International Day of Forests. The publication states that the creation of new woodlands is “essential” to achieve the “many environmental, social and economic benefits” they supply. The Committee’s view: “We […]
Tree benefits; the missing part of the street tree cost benefit analysis equation
Sheffield was widely hailed as one of Europe’s greenest cities, but it is rapidly gaining an international reputation as the place where they are felling street trees on an industrial scale. Local democracy seems to be unravelling before an international audience as the wishes of local communities are ignored and healthy trees with decades of […]
ICF Welcomes MacKinnon’s Recommendations
The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) today welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s review of forestry planting approval procedures, which was carried out recently by James Mackinnon CBE on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing. This report highlights the important contribution of forestry to the Scottish economy and […]
Guiding Light – “UK Forestry Standard”
Guiding Light – “UK Forestry Standard” Richard Howe MICFor is Policy Advisor for Forestry Commission (GB) based at Silvan House in Edinburgh. He has led the project to produce the new UK Forestry Standard and supporting guidelines. Endorsed by all the forestry ministers of the UK, these were published by the Forestry Commission in November […]
EST Projects
Education and Scientific Trust Projects Timber Harvesting | Project Angavo | ICF Conference | Helsinki Wood School | UNECE/FAO Timber Applicants who have benefited from the support of the the ICF’s Education and Scientific Trust. Timber Harvesting Training Event Applicant: Mark Malins MICFor, then Forestry & Environment Support Officer, Forestry Commission Wales Applied for: An […]
ICF at the South West Woodland Show
Alistair Rennie – Marketing Officer, ICF The ICF’s attendance at this year’s biennial South West Woodland Show was marked by a day of successful networking and the recruitment of several potential members which left ICF stalwarts Allison Lock (Communications and Events Manager) and Alistair Rennie (Marketing Officer) duly satisfied with their day’s efforts. PHOTO – […]
Career Information
Career Information for Forestry and Arboriculture Modern multi-purpose forestry and arboriculture is far more than just growing trees for timber. There are numerous career options depending on your interests and goals, which range from managing large forests to managing trees for amenity and urban landscapes. Sample roles include: Academic Arboriculturist Consultant Conservationist Forest engineer Forest […]
Cymraeg
Sefydliad y Coedwigwyr Siartredig gwybodaeth | hygrededd | arbenigedd | cydnabyddiaeth fyd-eang Pwy Ydym Ni Sefydliad y Coedwigwyr Siartredig (ICF) yw’r corff Siartredig Brenhinol ar gyfer coedwigwyr a thyfwyr coed yn y DU. Mae’n darparu gwasanaethau a chymorth i’w aelodau; arweiniad i weithwyr proffesiynol mewn sectorau eraill; gwybodaeth i’r cyhoedd; a chyngor addysgol a hyfforddiant […]
ICF National Study Tour
ICF National Study Tour The ICF National Study Tour is predominantly an outdoor annual event, occurring in the autumn at a location chosen to best reflect the topic in hand. The length of Study Tours varies depending on the locations being visited. The tours usually take the form of an indoor evening introduction, with short […]
Continuing Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development Undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as part of lifelong learning is essential to being a professional. Creation of a competent, innovative, forward-looking profession as well as the individual is attained by proactive and targeted learning. What is the requirement for members? How much learning a member needs to undertake depends on individual […]
ICF Student Award
ICF Student Award Each year, ICF presents a prestigious student award to each of the top students in the universities and colleges with ICF-accredited forestry and arboriculture courses. Winners 2015 Augustas Juskevicius – BSc Forestry – University of Aberdeen Robert Evans – BSc (Hons) Conservation with Forestry – Bangor University Keira Tedd – BSc […]
Senior Entry
Senior Professionals Entry Route You may be a senior practitioner in forestry or arboriculture who, for various reasons, has not previously sought chartered membership. Assessed Professional Competence (APC) is a route to Chartered status specifically aimed at senior professionals in this position. APC requires the demonstration of relevant experience over a minimum of 15 years, […]
Archnetwork Nature Exchanges to Norway and Finland
Arch Network Nature Exchanges to Norway and Finland Arch Network are now taking applications for the first Nature Exchange programmes for 2014, which will take place in Norway and Finland. They have six places available for both of these fully funded study visits. Nature Exchange is funded by the Leonardo da Vinci project and the […]
ICF National Conference
ICF National Conference The Institute of Chartered Foresters hosts a conference each spring, which attracts UK and international attention from the world of forestry and arboriculture. Both members and non-members are invited to attend, with past conferences having strong themes of urban forestry and collaboration between built and natural environment professions. These events provide the […]
Trees, People and the Built Environment
Trees, People and the Built Environment (TPBE) is a collaborative event that brings together professionals of forestry, arboriculture, and other built environment and environmental disciplines, to hear ground breaking international research on urban foresting. The event highlights the many social, economic and environmental benefits that trees bring to urban populations, and indeed the planet. This […]
Growing Credibility
“As a Chartered Member of the Institute, bound by a strict code of ethics, my clients and contacts know they’re dealing with a trusted professional.” Neil Stoddart MICFor, Natural Resources Wales As a Regional Land Manager at Natural Resources Wales, the new single environmental sponsored body to the Welsh Government since 2012, I am responsible […]
Tree Health Resources
Tree Health Resources The Institute’s 2015 National Conference, Tree Health Resilience and Sustainability, took place on 22-23 April at the Angel Hotel in Cardiff. Please find below a series of resources from the event. Presentations Ball, Prof David – Making decisions about uncertain and potentially big risks Brown, Prof James KM – Learning from […]
Professional Conduct – Standard 1
Standard 1 – Act with integrity Always put the interests of your clients or others to whom you have a professional responsibility above your own and respect their confidentiality. Always consider the wider interests of society when making your judgments. Always be honest. Be trustworthy in all that you do – do not deliberately mislead, […]
Professional Conduct – Standard 2
Standard 2 – Always provide a high standard of service Be open and transparent in your dealings. Share the full facts with your clients, making things as plain and intelligible as possible. Know and act within your limitations. Be aware of the limits of your competence and do not be tempted to work beyond these. […]
Professional Conduct – Standard 3
Standard 3 – Treat others with respect Treat everyone fairly with courtesy, politeness and respect and consider cultural sensitivities and business practices. In practice this includes, but is not limited to, behaving as follows: Always be courteous, polite and considerate to clients, colleagues and everyone else you come into contact with Never discriminate against anyone […]
Professional Conduct – Standard 5
Standard 5 – Act in a way that promotes trust in the profession Set a good example. Remember that both your public and private behaviour could affect your own reputation and that of the Institute and other members. In practice this includes, but is not limited to, behaving as follows: Promote what you and the […]
Professional Conduct – Standard 4
Standard 4 – Take responsibility Be accountable for all your actions. Take full responsibility for your actions and do not blame others if things go wrong. Have the courage to make a stand. Be prepared to act if you suspect a risk to safety or malpractice of any sort. In practice this includes, but is […]
Professional Conduct – Standard 6
Standard 6 – Have regard for sustainability throughout your work Practice your profession with due regard to sound ecological, social, economic and environmental principles to the advantage of present and future generations. In practice this includes, but is not limited to, behaving as follows: Understand how your actions affect others and the environment and, if […]
Careers In Forestry
Everything you need to know about an adventurous career in forestry We’ve compiled a range of informative videos and websites below to help you decide if forestry is the career for you! Watch Forestry and Arboriculture Videos Where To Study Forestry or Arboriculture Forestry Careers Advice […]