Being chartered demonstrates my credibility to others and has really given me the confidence to build a business of my own. Chartered status improves the professional image of my business, which is important, especially when trying to win work, it helps to stand out from the crowd. Chartered status demonstrates that you are at the top of your profession and very committed to the work you do.
I have broadened my personal and professional network and I love the opportunities that ICF membership provides me and my business. The national and regional events, literature and social media interactions from the Institute help with my CPD and are often varied in subject area and a great way to meet new people and learn new things that I can apply to my job.
It has strengthened my links to the wider industry relating to trees. It has given me the opportunity to meet a range of professionals, and it is a source of alternative information, allowing me to be more creative in the work I do.
When I am in a room with a project team, perhaps on a large development project, where there is a chartered architect, chartered surveyor, and chartered engineer, it is important to me to be able to influence the project. Being chartered means I can be on an equal footing when providing my input on trees and their design requirements.
Since my student days, I have always viewed the Institute of Chartered Foresters as a very professional organisation, and one which I wanted to get involved with. The fact that it offers the arboriculturist a route to being chartered specifically relevant to their profession is so attractive to me, it makes complete sense to support the organisation through membership.
I was really delighted and feel privileged to have been elected as a member of the Institute’s Council, and for almost the past four years I have learnt so much about the inner workings of the organisation, I have had a huge opportunity to influence the support of arboriculture by the Institute. From this experience, it is very clear to me the deeply seated drive to promote professionalism in all that the Institute does. Very admirable.
As well as demonstrating my continued commitment to the forestry industry, I believe that chartered status will be a strong foundation upon which to develop my career and build professional relationships based on trust and respect.
Being chartered reassures my clients that they are working with someone that has achieved industry recognition.
Being a member means I have people I can talk to about issues I want to know more about. Through the commitment to continued professional development, the Institute encourages me to better myself by learning more about the industry as…
Becoming a Chartered Forester has enabled me to grow my forestry skills with confidence within a nurturing and supportive environment.
Being chartered gives me professional recognition and reassurance to my clients of the quality they are seeking.
ICF membership has provided me with the opportunity to learn from other professionals and to better understand the different pressures and opportunities within the wider industry.
I feel that one of the most important parts of being a member is the need to undertake and record CPD.
Being chartered is a clear indication of my values.
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