Policy Roundup – April 2022
Our monthly policy and research blog updates you on the latest work at the Institute and how you can get involved. Institute News This month our policy work is focussed on two major Defra consultations, on environmental targets and nature recovery, as well as varied work with the sector and ICF representatives. Nature Recovery Work […]
What is the future of forestry regulation in England?
On Wednesday 20 April the Institute facilitated a cross-sector discussion with a range of leading organisations on proposals set out in the Nature Recovery Green Paper that potentially spell major changes to forestry regulation in England. The group discussed challenges with the process for Environmental Impact Assessments, permanency of woodland, and proposals in the paper […]
Key strategic achievements from 2019-2021
Promoting Professionalism A lot has changed since the Institute published its three-year strategic plan, Promoting Professionalism, in 2019. The forestry and arboriculture sector has bounced back from COVID-19-related challenges and tree professionals are now busier than ever with climate targets to reach. We have quickly adapted to the changing environment and continued with our work to […]
New government strategy for education increases support for green careers
Announced by the Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi on 21 April, the Department for Education has launched a new Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy that includes plans to increase learning on green skills and careers for young people, with the introduction of a new Natural History GCSE. With the introduction of at least one sustainability lead […]
