ICF Executive Director joins National Stakeholder Group
On 28 July 2021, Shireen Chambers MBE FICFor joined a meeting with the new Scotland environment minister Mairi McAllan and a wide range of stakeholders to discuss how best to meet Scottish Government’s ambitions for forestry. It was a hugely positive and collaborative meeting and a chance for the new minister to meet senior players […]
BA, LanzaJet and Nova Pangaea Technologies shortlisted for funding from ‘Green Fuels, Green Skies’ competition
British Airways, LanzaJet and Nova Pangaea Technologies have been shortlisted for funding from the UK’s Department of Transport’s Green Fuels, Green Skies (GFGS) competition to develop the UK’s first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility utilizing UK wood waste. The amount of waste wood processed in the UK increased by six per cent to 3.98 […]
Institute team workshop & away day
Wednesday 21 July was a red-letter day for staff from the Institute. Finally, after many, many months of isolation we were all together, in the same (well-ventilated) room at the same time (with the exception of Stuart, who Zoomed in from his garden in the west). Some of us had never met before! Having joined the […]
Strong public support for forestry in Scotland
Forest Research recently conducted the Public Opinion of Forestry 2021 in Scotland survey which found that the general public have strong support for forestry and recognise its role in delivering a range of environmental, economic and social benefits. Scotland is known for its stunning landscapes and the Scottish Government have ambitious plans to increase tree […]
Northern Ireland Peatland Strategy – help shape our response
The Institute is planning to respond to the NI Peatland Strategy consultation currently open and we would like to invite comments from all members across the UK. Read the consultation and send your thoughts to Jemima Cooper, the Institute’s Senior Policy & Research Officer, by 20 August. Peatland sites for timber production and forestry in […]
