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Read our Annual Review 2023

Our Annual Review 2023 looks back at last year’s events, groups, policy work, membership, awards, publications and more, with a message from our President, Geraint Richards MVO FICFor.

Stand for Council in 2024

We continue to lead the way in promoting professionalism, attracting new entrants to the sector and showcasing the work of a dynamic and growing workforce. With another busy year ahead with some exciting new initiatives, including the roll-out of Technical membership, planning for our centenary in 2025-26, reviewing how we invest our finances ethically, and […]

Call for Institute Representatives

Do you want to actively help shape your profession? The Institute has two opportunities arising for member nominations to represent us on the following groups: FISA Steering Group – Please note for this role the nominee must be a member of FISA, or join, thus agreeing to support the Accord and act as a FISA […]

Institute welcomes three new Fellows

We are pleased to announce that the Professional and Educational Standards Committee has promoted three new members to Fellows of the Institute of Chartered Foresters. Gareth Hare FICFor Tree and Landscape Protection Officer, Cannock Chase District Council Gareth’s first experiences of forestry and arboriculture came from growing up on Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire. He attended […]

Institute’s Nurseries Special Interest Group seeks new members

Following its successful establishment, the Institute’s Nurseries Special Interest Group is looking for three members to join this dynamic group. Are you involved with commercial and/or urban nurseries either in procurement, biosecurity, tree breeding or research? Are you passionate about raising the profile of the nursery sector? This is a fantastic opportunity to encourage engagement, […]

Institute of Chartered Foresters Opens Chartered Environmentalist Registration to Associate members

The Institute of Chartered Foresters is aiming to boost the environmental professional community through the introduction of a brand-new route to Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status. Associate members of the Institute can now pursue Chartered Environmentalist registration without first having to achieve Chartered Arboriculturist or Chartered Forester status. This represents a significant change for the Institute, […]

Fellow of the Institute new Chair of the SocEnv Board

On 6 June 2023 the Society for the Environment held its 19th Annual General Meeting, where Dougal Driver FICFor CEnv was elected Chair of the Board. The SocEnv 2023 AGM was formed of voting Members in General Meeting who represent each of the Society’s Member Bodies. For the first time, the newly formed Nominations Committee provided […]

Institute announces accreditation of three sector graduate programmes

Members of the Institute of Chartered Foresters’ Professional & Educational Standards Committee convened on the 18 May 2023 to approve the accreditation of graduate schemes offered by Savills UK, Scottish Woodlands, and Tilhill. Successful completion of the respective graduate schemes now offers individuals two additional Professional Membership Entry (PME) qualifying points, meaning graduates without an […]

ICF AGM & Elections 2023

Our 2023 AGM will take place on Tuesday 25 April at 17:00 at Edgbaston Stadium (Banqueting Suite) in Birmingham. Votes will be taken at the AGM to appoint auditors and to approve a Special Resolution to amend Subscription Rates from January 2024. If you cannot attend the AGM, and you are a Professional Member or […]

Professional Membership Entry in 2022

In 2022, were delighted to award chartered status to 37 members for their Professional Membership Entry (PME) submission, in recognition of their professionalism, competence and integrity. We have collated some of the key takeaways from the PME process in 2022. Download PDF infographic If you are ready to present for PME, or are considering your […]