Call for Trees, People and the Built Environment 6 papers
Urban trees are a nature-based solution to many of the urgent challenges we face, including
A proper Aussie experience: Karen Batten reflects on forestry exchange in New South Wales
Karen Batten (Forest Manager at F&W Forestry UK) was one of two candidates selected for the Young ...
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Professional Curiosity: Reflections from the ICF Early Career Professionals Study Tour 2026
Tristan Haynes, Field Manager (Cheshire to Lancashire) for the Forestry Commission’s North West & West Midlands Area ...
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ICF to present member views on Scottish Forestry reform to Cabinet Secretary
On Tuesday 6 October, the Institute of Chartered Foresters will join colleagues from Confor and Woodland Trust ...
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Apply the UK Forestry Standard with confidence
The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) is the recognised framework for sustainable forestry and woodland management across the ...
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The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF), Woodland Trust Scotland and the Confederation of Forest Industries
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Be counted – take part in the Forestry Workforce Census
Forest Research, on behalf of the Forestry Commission, Scottish Forestry, and Welsh Government, is launching
Karen Batten’s halfway update on forestry exchange in New South Wales
Karen Batten (Forest Manager at F&W Forestry UK) is one of two candidates selected for
Scotland’s Finest Woods welcomes three new trustees
Scotland’s Finest Woods has strengthened its team of woodland champions with the appointment of three
Halfway update from Fergus Simister on forestry exchange in Tasmania
Fergus Simister (Harvesting Manager at James Jones & Sons) is one of two candidates selected
Institute looks forward to working with the new UK Government
The Institute of Chartered Foresters congratulates Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister and
Forestry policy & CPD roundup April – June 2026
Welcome to the Institute’s policy update focusing on key developments shaping forestry and land use
New programme opens to support Forestry Works Managers achieve recognised qualifications
A new programme has launched to support forestry professionals across England to achieve a recognised
Institute responds to the latest woodland creation statistics
With the latest UK woodland creation statistics published recently, the Institute has been considering how
Helping shape a more constructive approach to engagement in forestry
The Institute is proud to have contributed to the development of the new document Guidelines
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