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Home > News & Blogs > Merry Christmas from the Institute President

Merry Christmas from the Institute President

  • December 15, 2021

Over the last two difficult years, so many people have been taking refuge through trees and woodlands.

We are the people who manage those woodlands but there simply aren’t enough of us. We are busier than ever, and it’s easy to forget, but we’ve got to share the message that working with trees is a fantastic career and critical in the current climate.

Please the video below for a short message from me.

Thank you all for your hard work this year and for showcasing why working with trees matters.

I wish you a happy Christmas and a peaceful break.

 

 

Sharon Durdant-Hollamby FICFor
President, Institute of Chartered Foresters

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