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  • Who We Are
    • Our Purpose
    • Our History
    • Our People
      • Our Team
      • Our Governance
    • Our Members
    • Our Member Networks
    • Special Interest Groups
    • Armed Forces Covenant
  • What We Do
    • Education & Careers
    • Educational & Scientific Trust
    • Emerging Leader Programme
    • ICF Mentoring Programme
    • Find a Tree Consultant
    • Professional Standards
      • Code of Conduct
      • Make a Complaint
    • Publications
      • TREES magazine
      • Forestry: An International Journal of Forest Research
    • ICF Awards
      • ICF Student Award
      • Professional Forester of the Year Award
      • The Institute’s Medal
    • Virtual Forestry Work Experience
    • Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme
    • Level 4 Forestry Works Manager
    • Forestry Sector Skills Plan
  • Membership
    • Journey Planner
    • Join Us
    • Competency Framework
    • Technical Membership
    • Get Chartered
    • PME Guidance Videos
    • Fellowship
    • Code of Conduct
    • CPD Requirements
    • Member Stories
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  • Events
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    • Our Priorities
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Home > Centenary

Centenary

In 2025, the Institute of Chartered Foresters celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of professional excellence in forestry and arboriculture. This page showcases some of the events, stories and activities that commemorated this significant milestone, celebrating the Institute’s rich history, achievements and the people who have shaped its first 100 years.

Centenary National Study Tour 2025

Our special Centenary National Study Tour took place on 21 & 22 October at Windsor Great Park – read the write-up here. 

Our First 100 Years

Read Julian Evans OBE FICFor’s account of the first 100 years of the Institute of Chartered Foresters. 

A birthday message from Dame Judi Dench

Watch a special message from when Geraint Richards MVO OBE FICFor caught up with Dame Judi Dench ahead of our Centenary National Conference 2025.

Centenary National Conference 2025

Read Dr Ben Lennon FICFor’s personal reflections on our Centenary National Conference 2025.

Educational & Scientific Trust

Take advantage of these great opportunities to grow your career and help shape the next 100 years of the Institute of Chartered Foresters.

Read our birthday messages

People from across the sector shared their best wishes as we celebrated our centenary year – read their messages here.

What Is The Future Of Forestry?

Produced by the team at Evolving Forests for our Centenary National Conference 2025, this short film highlights key aspects of forestry operations over the past 100 years.

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