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Home > Who we are > Our Member Networks

Our Member Networks

The Institute of Chartered Foresters supports nine Member Networks across the UK. Each network is governed by its own committee of elected representatives who organise events and meetings to provide networking and CPD opportunities for regional members.
South Scotland - History of Dawyck Botanic Garden 2022
South Scotland - History of Dawyck Botanic Garden 2022
North Scotland - Forestry Management and Timber Processing in Remote Rural Scotland 2023
North Scotland - Forestry Management and Timber Processing in Remote Rural Scotland 2023
North England - Silviculture vs Tree Shelters 2023
North England - Silviculture vs Tree Shelters 2023
Wales - Spring Lunch 2023
Wales - Spring Lunch 2023
South East England - Biodiversity Net Gain 2024
South East England - Biodiversity Net Gain 2024
South West England - Back out in the Woods 2021
South West England - Back out in the Woods 2021

North Scotland

Chair
Ben Reid MICFor

Secretary
Bartholomew Digby

South Scotland

Chair
Jean Joslyn MICFor

Secretary
Barry Blackwood

North England

Chair
Tom Coates MICFor

Secretary (Acting)
Simon Rochester MICFor

Midlands

Chair
Charles Robinson MICFor

Secretary
Dan Small MICFor

East England

Chair
Harry Wakefield FICFor

Secretary
Minna Coke

South East England

Chair
Luke Everitt MICFor

Secretary
Mike Pittock MICFor

South West England

Chair
Jenny-Maria Bjars MICFor

Secretary
Peter Topham MICFor

Wales / Cymru

Chair / Cadeirydd
Iwan Parry MICFor

Secretary / Ysgrifennydd
Lamorna Richards

Northern Ireland

Chair
John Joe O’Boyle MICFor

Secretary
Ben Searle MICFor

If you are interested in joining one of our Member Network committees, please get in touch.

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North England Professional Development Day 2026

26 November 2026 @ 09:30 - 26 November 2026 @ 16:30
University of Cumbria (Brampton Road Campus), Brampton Road, Carlisle, CA3 9AW
Continuous Professional Development
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Wales Annual Conference: Welsh Forestry – Lessons from Abroad

4 November 2026 @ 09:00 - 4 November 2026 @ 16:00
The Halliwell Conference Centre, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, College Road, Carmarthen, SA31 3EP
Continuous Professional Development
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Tour of UK Hardwoods Sawmill

14 October 2026 @ 12:00 - 14 October 2026 @ 17:00
UK Hardwoods, Folly Lane, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3EE | ///lotteries.woven.fatigued
Continuous Professional Development
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Species Trials, Climate Impacts and Forest Management around Peebles

8 October 2026 @ 10:00 - 8 October 2026 @ 15:30
Nether Horsburgh & Caberston Forest, Peebles, Scottish Borders
Continuous Professional Development
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A Tree’s Life: From Establishment to Ancient & Beyond

17 September 2026 @ 10:00 - 17 September 2026 @ 15:30
Chirk Castle, Wrexham, LL14 5AF
Continuous Professional Development

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