Looking to grow your skills?🌲 The Educational & Scientific Trust (EST) is offering grants of up to £500 to ICF members for CPD and training beyond day-to-day job requirements. Leadership, public speaking, media training, finance and more. 👉 Find out more at charteredforesters.org/what-we-do/e...

We've got three more #MembersHours before we take a short summer break with sessions returning in September. Find out more and book: charteredforesters.org/forestry-arb... Not a member? Join us today to access events like these and more.

Just two weeks to go until Trees and Development 2026 – Scotland’s flagship event on trees, planning and urban development. We're delighted to welcome Barratt Redrow as our headline sponsor. 📅 Bookings close Sunday 14 June. Programme & tickets: charteredforesters.org/event/trees-...

Looking to grow your network and learn from experienced professionals? 🌲 Join our Early Career Professionals Study Tour in July in Wales to gain practical insight into modern forestry, connect with peers, and explore real-world challenges in practice. charteredforesters.org/event/early-...

Join our North England Member Network on 11 June in Sheffield, the UK’s greenest city, for this event reflecting on one of the most high‑profile and contentious street tree disputes in the UK and lessons for urban forestry today. Book: charteredforesters.org/event/calm-a...

⏳ Last chance to vote online in the AGM & Council Elections 2026 – voting closes Friday 29 May at 12 noon. 🗳️ Vote now: www.mi-vote.com/secure/icf 🔗 Register for AGM: charteredforesters.org/event/icf-an...

📢 We’re halfway through our AGM voting period – don’t miss your chance to have your say in the future direction of the Institute. 🗳️ Voting closes on 29 May at 12 noon 🔗 www.mi-vote.com/secure/icf Voting is open to Fellows, Professional Members & Technical Members.

A new survey has found workers in forestry are reaching breaking point. ⚠️ 76% face financial stress ⚠️ 44% report mental health struggles ⚠️ Stress is now a “constant backdrop” Read more: charteredforesters.org/workers-reac...

NC26 is less than two weeks away! Speaker spotlight 👉️ Paul Nolan OBE MICFor, Director of The Mersey Forest, will share insights from 30+ years in community forestry and the impact of long-term woodland investment. 19 & 20 May | ICC Wales 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

Looking to become chartered in 2026? There are less than 4 weeks to go until the PME registration deadline of 1 June. ✔ Check eligibility ✔ Register & pay by 1 June 🗓 Submit by 1 August charteredforesters.org/memberships/...

📢 2 weeks to go until NC26 🌲 Last chance to secure your place – in-person ticket sales close at 23:59 on 12 May. Join tree professionals exploring innovation, resilience & the future of the sector. 19–20 May | ICC Wales & online 👉 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

Meet #NC26 Speaker David Leslie MICFor 👇️ Joining the #CuttingEdge panel, David brings decades of timber industry leadership, sharing insights on sustainable supply chains and timber’s role in a resilient, low-carbon future. 📅 19 & 20 May 2026📍 ICC Wales, Newport 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

NC26 session Paradigm Innovation explores how changing societal values are reshaping expectations of forestry and what that means for the profession’s future. 📅 19 & 20 May 2026 📍 ICC Wales & online 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

📢 AGM & Council Elections 2026 – Voting now open Join our AGM online on 2 June. Can’t attend? Fellows, Professional & Technical Members can vote in advance on AGM motions & council elections. Vote closes 29 May: www.mi-vote.com/secure/icf AGM sign up: charteredforesters.org/event/icf-an...

Just 3 weeks to go until NC26! Speaker spotlight 👇️ Jez Ralph (Evolving Forests) brings 25+ years’ experience across UK forestry, with a focus on timber supply chains, higher-value products & resilient systems. 📅 19 & 20 May 📍 ICC Wales, Newport 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

Great to be in Elgin this week for our Nurseries SIG event, visiting Forestry and Land Scotland's Newton Nursery (15 million young trees!) and Moray Estates' Darnaway Forest seed stands. Thanks to the Nurseries SIG and all speakers for a great event.

Meet Prof. Norbert Weber from TU Dresden who will be joining us at NC26. Bringing an international perspective, Norbert will explore how forests & policy systems can respond to large-scale ecosystem disruption, & what it means for future resilience. 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

📢 1 month to go until NC26, bringing together tree professionals to explore innovation, resilience & the future of the sector. 19 & 20 May | ICC Wales, Newport & online 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

National Mammal Week 🦔 Celebrate Britain’s mammals and reflect on how we can better protect them. Join the Mammal Discovery Challenge: spot, ID & record visitors, check signs & footprints, use trail cams, log sightings on Mammal Mapper. 🔗 mammal.org.uk/national-mam...

NC26 session focus 👉 Silviculture and Timber Use Explore how diversifying tree species can reduce climate, pest & disease risk while strengthening forest resilience, alongside emerging uses of timber. 📅 19 & 20 May 2026 📍 ICC Wales & online 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

We welcome the new England Red Squirrel Recovery Strategy. Alongside the grey squirrel policy statement for England, it gives woodland professionals a clear, evidence-based framework to protect red squirrels & strengthen resilient, well managed forests. charteredforesters.org/icf-welcomes...

Develop your skills at our Midlands Member Network's CSHT Deer & Squirrel Impact Surveys event. Indoor and outdoor sessions with lunch included. 🗓️7 May 📍Market Harborough Book now 👉 charteredforesters.org/event/csht-d...

The Land Use Framework & 50-year softwood forecast send a clear message: delivery now matters more than reaction. Outcomes will depend as much on professional capability as on targets or hectares planted. Read more: charteredforesters.org/what-the-lan...

NC26 session 👉 Seed & Nurseries. What happens early shapes everything downstream. From seed sourcing to timber production, this session explores how nurseries & supply chains are evolving to improve resilience & long-term outcomes 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

Host a young professional forester from Australia, Canada or New Zealand in 2027🌲 We’re looking for two host organisations to take part in the Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme 2027. Gain global insights & showcase UK forestry expertise. charteredforesters.org/host-a-young...

NC26 Speaker Spotlight: Rob MacKenna, General Manager at James Jones & Sons Ltd, brings 25 years of timber processing experience and expertise in standards, quality and innovation across the sector. 19 & 20 May 2026 | ICC Wales, Newport 👉 View programme & register: events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

NC26 session focus 👇️ What will tech mean for forestry over the next 5 to 10 years? This opening session sets the scene and dives straight into breakout discussions on solving real forestry challenges with AI. 📅 19 & 20 May 📍 ICC Wales & online events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

It’s April and we’ve got a range of events this month 💡 From green finance to silviculture, there are plenty of opportunities to boost your CPD, both online and in person. Find out more: charteredforesters.org/forestry-arb...

New technologies, evolving expectations, and challenges around climate, carbon, biosecurity and public value are now part of everyday practice – and our professional standards need to reflect that reality. Read our updated Competency Framework: charteredforesters.org/memberships/...

Meet NC26 speaker Scarlet Maguire – a PhD researcher using AI & GIS to track woodland pathogens like ash dieback. Join us on 19 & 20 May at the ICC Wales or online, for insights, workshops & networking. 🎟️ Secure your place: events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

Sweet chestnut blight confirmed in Devon – first airborne spores in GB since 2011 ⚠️ Demarcated Area and movement restrictions start on 2 April. Please report any findings immediately via TreeAlert. More info: www.gov.uk/government/n...

2025 Silvicultural Prize awarded to early career researcher 👏 Doctoral candidate Gardenia Gonçalves de Oliveira wins for her paper on optimising eucalyptus harvest residues, balancing biomass use and soil health 🌱 Full story: charteredforesters.org/silvicultura...

Forests power economies! 🌍 They provide jobs, clean water, climate regulation & raw materials while supporting millions of livelihoods. This #ForestDay, celebrate forests and economies. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEVe...

NC26 speaker spotlight Tom Coates MICFor, Professional Forester of the Year 2026 & Area Supply Manager at James Jones & Sons Ltd, shares insights on timber harvesting, supply chains & modern forestry. 🗓️ 19& 20 May 📍 ICC Wales Register: events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

It was great to see members at our PME Workshop in Glasgow yesterday! There's still time to join our Bristol workshop on 31 March (book by 24 Mar) or access all four webinars/recordings to help you on your journey to chartered status. Book today: charteredforesters.org/forestry-arb...

Exciting news 👇️ Karen Batten and Fergus Simister have been selected for the 2026 Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme. They will both gain international experience in Australia, supporting knowledge exchange and sustainable forestry practices. charteredforesters.org/young-profes...

2 months to go! Don’t miss our National Conference 2026 on 19 & 20 May at the ICC Wales and online. Join forestry and arboriculture experts to explore innovation, resilience, timber, ecology and more. 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

Trees and Development 2026 🌳 How can urban developments support thriving trees? Find out at this one-day conference on 17 June featuring practical insights, case studies and collaborative approaches. View the programme & book: charteredforesters.org/event/trees-...

Why attend our National Conference 2026? Conference Chair Luke Cross MICFor explains how today’s forestry innovations could become tomorrow’s standard practice and why this event is your chance to get ahead. 📅 19 & 20 May 📍 ICC Wales Book now: events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

Where do the forests of the future begin? 🌱 Join our Nurseries SIG visit to Forestry and Land Scotland’s Newton Nursery & Moray Estates seed stands at Darnaway Forest on 22 & 23 April. Explore seed supply, forest genetics, future species & more. Book: charteredforesters.org/event/nurser...

Happy #IWD2026! Today we're celebrating the women shaping our forests, landscapes & cities, helping communities thrive with trees 🌱 Women in forestry & arboriculture — share your story or what inspires you to work with trees! #ILookLikeAForester #GiveToGain

Restrictions on conifer tree movement have been lifted across seven counties in England after a review found Phytophthora pluvialis no longer meets the criteria for quarantine pest status. Similar restrictions are also being lifted in Scotland and Wales. 📷Forest Research

Meet Chris Reynolds, Species Silviculturist at Forest Research and speaker at our National Conference 2026 📽️ 👇️ 📅 19 & 20 May 2026 📍 ICC Wales & online Find out more & book: events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

Add your organisation to the Friends of the Conference Wall at our National Conference 2026: Innovation for a Resilient Tomorrow on 19 & 20 May at ICC Wales 🤝 Show your support, align with sector leaders & gain cost-effective visibility. 💷 £150 + VAT. charteredforesters.org/wp-content/u...

Make 2026 the year you become chartered! There's still time to book onto our first PME webinar tomorrow, or join an in-person workshop in March to get clear, practical guidance on your application. If you're eligible to apply, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Celebrating excellence this #CharteredWeek Congratulations to Emma Barnes MICFor, Sallie Corfield MICFor, Ryan Gledhill MICFor, John Rose MICFor & Dr Robrecht Schmitz MICFor CEnv, recipients of The Hugh Miller Award for Excellence 2025. 🔗 charteredforesters.org/celebrating-...

Save £75 – early bird tickets ending soon! Join us at National Conference 2026, 19–20 May at ICC Wales & online. Limited availability and offer ends 27 Feb at 15:00. 👉 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

We welcome Defra’s new deer impacts policy statement for England – a vital framework to tackle growing ecological, economic and welfare impacts. With 33% of woodlands now affected, this ten-year plan supports evidence-led, sustainable deer management. 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/p...

Just 3 months to go until our National Conference 2026 — with limited early bird tickets still available! Join professionals from across the sector to explore innovation, sustainability and resilience. 📍 ICC Wales + online Book now 👉 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

Professional Forester of the Year 2026 shortlist announced! 👏 Tom Coates MICFor – James Jones & Sons 👏 Catherine Nuttgens MICFor – Nuttgens Urban Forestry 👏 Charles Robinson FICFor – Robinson Forestry The winner will be announced at the Confor Dinner & Awards on 11 March 2025.