Join us for #MembersHour on 7 May with Dougal Driver FICFor CEnv and Rachel Lawrence.
You might recognise the Grown in Britain (GiB) logo as a certification mark, but there’s far more going on beneath the canopy.
During this #MembersHour, the GiB team will take you on a tour of everything the organisation does to support British forestry. From its full suite of certification schemes: Forest, Chain of Custody, and the newly launched BSCQ scheme for certifying stored natural carbon, to details about its Expert Provider network, and the Rooted programme designed to maximise the mental and physical health benefits of woodlands.
They’ll also cover GiB’s landmark Category A status under the UK Government’s Timber Procurement Policy, what this means for foresters and timber businesses alike, and how GiB is actively supporting the Government’s position on grey squirrel control and deer management by leading advocacy work for both new policy statements and by managing the British Quality Wild Venison (BQWV) certification scheme.
Whether you’re already certified or simply want to understand how GiB can work for you and the UK’s woodlands, this is a session not to miss.
Speakers
Dougal Driver FICFor CEnv – CEO & Founder, Grown in Britain
Dougal is a Chartered Forester and Chartered Environmentalist. He is the Chair of The Society for the Environment which awards Professional Status to members of some 27 Environmental Institutions including the ICF. As founder and CEO of Grown in Britain, he is focussed on raising and setting the standards for our trees, woods and forests and delivering research to improve local supply chains for forest products.
Grown in Britain Forest and Chain of Custody Certification is at the top of the UK Government’s procurement policy. In addition, GiB helped develop and now manage and certify the British Quality Wild Venison and Plant Healthy schemes. GiB also certifies the credibility of businesses in the forestry and land management sector via the Expert Provider Scheme. Dougal is the chair of numerous panels and committees and is the founder and co-chair of the National Forestry Conference.
Rachel Lawrence – Business Manager, Grown in Britain
This event is open to members of the Institute of Chartered Foresters only. Not a member yet? Join the ICF community to access events like this and gain a wide range of professional development benefits.