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The Institute welcomes a ‘Growing Forestry Industry’ in Scotland’s Programme for Government
The First Minister (FM), Nicola Sturgeon, highlights forestry in a statement setting out Scotland’s 2017-18 Programme for Government. Sturgeon states Scotland’s forests and woodlands provide around £1 billion in GVA annually to the economy, supports approximately 25,000 jobs and helps…
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International meeting of Professional Forestry Bodies
Shireen Chambers FICFor, ICF Executive Director, reports on a meeting she attended in Australia of professional forestry associations. Cairns, Australia…
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August Update: Mackinnon Review
A review of forestry planting approval procedures was undertaken in Scotland last year by Jim Mackinnon CBE. The review aims…
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2017 ICF East England: The Great Storm - 30 Years On
The Great Storm on the night of 15-16 October 1987 caused damage on a severe scale across south and eastern…
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2017 ICF Midlands: Quality Hardwood Silviculture
A technical conference comprising the ICF Midlands Region 2017 AGM and field visit to the Whitbourne Estate, Worcester, with some…
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National Tree Officers Conference 2017
The 2017 National Tree Officers Conference is a unique event offering the latest research, best practice and innovation in different areas of local authority arboricultural work. Hosted by the London Tree Officers Association, Municipal Tree Officers Association, and the Institute…