Institute of Chartered Foresters launches leadership development programmes
The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) is delighted to announce the launch of two exciting leadership programmes aimed at developing the skills of both existing and aspiring leaders in our sector. These leadership programmes, developed in partnership with Clore Social Leadership, offer a fantastic opportunity for those who work and volunteer with trees to develop […]
ICF Executive Director chairs panel at Accelerating Woodland Creation 2022
On Thursday 31 March Shireen Chambers MBE FICFor chaired a fascinating panel discussion at the Accelerating Woodland Creation 2022 conference on how to balance different purposes for woodland in the landscape. The panel were quick to emphasise that we need woods of all kinds and for all purposes, and the key will be working together […]
Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2022 – “Don’t be shy!”
The submission deadline for entries to Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2022 is only two weeks away. Here, Angela Douglas FICFor outlines why you should get involved… Chartered Foresters are modest types on the whole. They go about their work skilfully and professionally, without necessarily shouting about its high quality. Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards are committed to ensuring […]
National Tree Officers Conference 2022 – Invitation to Present
We’re excited to announce the launch of the National Tree Officers Conference 2022! Building on the success of six previous events, we’re delighted that the conference is returning to its roots and will take place physically in Telford on the 9th November. This will be the first face-to-face National Tree Officers Conference in three years […]
Scotland’s Finest Woods seek trio of Trustees
Do you believe Scotland’s finest woods should be celebrated? Can you spare 2–4 days a year for a rewarding governance role? If so, Scotland’s Finest Woods would love to hear from you! As trees and forests become increasingly important in addressing the challenges of sustainability, climate change, nature and people, Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards celebrate exemplary woodlands and […]
ICF President chairs webinar on urban reforestation
The Institute of Chartered Foresters President, Sharon Durdant-Hollamby FICFor, chaired the Landscape Institute’s recent webinar on urban reforestation as an effective tool against climate change. Sharon commented, “I was so pleased to see over 330 delegates attend this important topic of how planting trees in urban areas is proven to locally mitigate climate change. Howard […]
Scotland’s ‘Tree Oscars’ back with renewed climate focus
Scotland’s ‘Tree Oscars’ are back for 2022 after a highly successful programme in 2021 saw worthy winners ranging from the country’s largest landowner Anders Holch Povlsen to a tiny nursery school. Mr Povlsen and Wildland Ltd won the prize for New Native Woods in Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2021, for Killiehuntly in the Cairngorms – […]
Scottish Forestry provides Storm Arwen update for Minister for Environment and Land Reform
Following widespread windblow damage in Scotland due to Storm Arwen, Doug Howieson MICFor, Head of Operational Delivery at Scottish Forestry, provided a briefing update to Màiri McAllan MSP, Minister for Environment and Land Reform. The following information is taken from the briefing note: Early indications are that the eastern side of Scotland has been impacted […]
Celebrating Scotland’s Finest Woods
Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards’ organisers are advising anyone interested in forestry, woods and related projects in Scotland that the usual limit to the number of people attending the ceremony does not apply to this year’s online event. Normally, the popular awards are held at the Royal Highland Show and numbers have to be limited due to space […]
Back out in the woods!
The South West England Regional Group were the first region to have an in person, face-to-face event since the outbreak of COVID-19, and it was great to be able to get Back Out in the Woods. Taking place on the Tavistock Woodlands Estate within the Tamar Valley AONB, over 30 members and non-members gathered to […]
