📢 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...

NC26 speaker spotlight: Stefanie Kaiser, independent consultant at the intersection of forestry, data & environmental markets, joins us to explore how carbon, biodiversity & tech are shaping resilient forest landscapes. 19 & 20 May | ICC Wales & online Register: 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.

Forestry, timber security & national resilience: a call to action 🌳 The UK’s latest national security assessment highlights the risks of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse — and the urgent need for resilient, domestic forestry and timber supply. 🔗 charteredforesters.org/forestry-tim...

How can we design forests that thrive in an uncertain future? Join Resilient Silviculture for the Future — a 6-part webinar series launching this March, exploring adaptive forest management, resilience & innovation. 🎓 Student tickets available 🔗 charteredforesters.org/event/resili...

Thinking about applying for Chartered status in 2026? PME applications close on 1 June. Join our PME workshops and webinars in March to understand the process, get expert advice and boost your confidence. 👉 Book now: charteredforesters.org/forestry-arb...

Get involved in shaping the Institute’s future 🌳 As we enters our second century, now is the time to stand for Council. Build skills, raise your profile & make a real impact. 👉 Apply by 6 March 🗳️7 seats available for Chartered & Technical members 🔗 charteredforesters.org/stand-for-ic...

We welcome Defra's grey squirrel policy statement, recognising the threat grey squirrels pose to woodlands & native red squirrels. We stand ready to work with government, landowners & partners to secure the long-term future of red squirrels & treescapes. charteredforesters.org/institute-re...

Applications are now open for the Professional Forester Apprenticeship 🌲 Gain paid hands-on experience, a Level 6 apprenticeship, BSc (Hons) and eligibility for Chartered Forester status. ⌛ Closes 23:55 on Sun 1 March 2026 👉 www.gov.uk/guidance/app...

National Conference 2026: Innovation for a Resilient Tomorrow 📍 ICC Wales & online 🗨️ New format with breakout sessions 📢 Expert speakers over two days 🎟️ Early bird until sell-out or 27 Feb at 15:00 Find out more & book a place: events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

This week ICF Executive Director Louise Simpson caught up with Shireen Chambers MBE FICFor in Edinburgh at a Woodland Trust & Scottish Tree Officers Association meeting to discuss the case for an urban tree partnership in Scotland ⬇️📽️

Connecting experience with emerging talent🌱 We’ve just launched a new mentoring programme linking early-career foresters & arboriculturists with experienced professionals. Applications are now open for mentors and mentees. More & apply 👉 charteredforesters.org/what-we-do/i...

News & events to celebrate #RedSquirrelAppreciationDay 2026 😊🐿️🥰 Join our #webinar at 12:00 or Pow Hill Country Park stand, #CountyDurham, at 10:00. Celebrate #Scotland reaching 250,000 #squirrel records & record sightings for All #Ireland Survey. Find out more & subscribe: mailchi.mp/0f3a5cab99a9...

We were delighted to close 2025 by recognising two members with prestigious Institute awards. 🏅Paul Nolan OBE MICFor - The Institute’s Medal 📜Stephen Campbell - The President’s Award Congratulations to both! Read more: charteredforesters.org/icf-recognis...

Our latest Forestry Policy & CPD Roundup is now live🌲 Featuring key forestry & land-use policy updates, CPD opportunities, and a call for member input on two consultations: biomass sustainability (by 6 Feb) and planning reform (by 20 Feb). Read: charteredforesters.org/forestry-pol...

We’re delighted to announce Paul Brannen and Professor Peter Bonfield OBE have been awarded Honorary Fellowships, recognising their outstanding leadership in sustainable forestry, timber and climate action. Read more: charteredforesters.org/paul-brannen...

Our first #MembersHour of 2026 is next week with Roo Campbell on beaver ecology, behaviour and living with an ecosystem engineer 🦫 Jan/Feb sessions now open on mammal damage, supply chain plastics & emerging forestry species. Book via the Members Area: icf.cpdnow.net

Only 9 days left to apply for the Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme! 🌏 🌲 3-month paid placement ✅ £3,000 bursary 🤝 Build skills & connections as a future forestry leader ⌛ Deadline: 16 Jan 2026, 23:59 More info & apply at charteredforesters.org/what-we-do/y...

Happy New Year from the Institute! We’re kicking off 2026 with a new six-part webinar series, Unlocking Green Finance for Forestry, with the first webinar taking place on 21 January on the fundamental principles of nature markets. Sign up today 👇 charteredforesters.org/event/unlock...