Landmark Nature Restoration Bill passed in Scotland
The Scottish Parliament has passed the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill delivering for both nature and
Halfway update from Fergus Simister on forestry exchange in Tasmania
Fergus Simister (Assistant Harvesting Manager at James Jones & Sons Ltd) is one of two candidates selected ...
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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 Dame Angela ...
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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 qualification through ...
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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 for Respectful ...
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Policy: Protecting London’s Urban Forest in a Changing Climate
The Institute of Chartered Foresters has responded to the Future Climate Suitability of London’s Public
ICF launches new mentoring programme
The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) has launched an exciting new pilot mentoring programme designed
ICF recognises two members for outstanding service to the sector
The Institute of Chartered Foresters was delighted to close 2025 by recognising two members with
Forestry policy & CPD roundup — January 2026
Welcome to the first policy update of the year. This month we look back at the last
Paul Brannen and Professor Peter Bonfield OBE Awarded ICF Honorary Fellowships
The Institute of Chartered Foresters is pleased to award Honorary Fellowships to Paul Brannen and
Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards returns for 2026 – are you a growing success story?
Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards is once again celebrating excellence in woodlands and forestry across the
Call for Expert Committee on Forest Science members
The Board of Forestry Commissioners established the Expert Committee on Forest Science (ECFS) to provide independent,
Nature Restoration Fund: early information for nature markets and the wider sector
The Planning and Infrastructure Act is a key part of the government’s ambition to deliver
Institute welcomes newest Chartered members
We are delighted to recognise and celebrate the professionals who have successfully completed the Professional
Landscape Institute to welcome key speakers to Scotland housing conference
Màiri McAllan MSP (Scottish Government) and Karen Anderson (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland) will
Consultation opens on amended UKWAS 5 text on game-release pens
Stakeholders can now make comment on a proposed amendment to UKWAS 5 requirements for game-release
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