COVID-19: Essential Working Information
Updated: 21/04/20 The Institute has received a significant number of enquiries from our members seeking clarification around the recently implemented restrictions on working practices. The government has not stipulated that all businesses should close and have advised that people can go to work if they cannot do so from home. The UK Government’s document, Staying […]
CPD & Career Development
Sam Brown MICFor, Forest Manager at Tilhill Forestry, reflects on the impact CPD has had on his career development. Members of the Institute are asked to provide evidence of continual professional development over a rolling three-year period. This is an obligation of Professional membership but, most importantly, it’s key to maintaining, updating, and improving my […]
ICF sees record number of chartered promotions
The Institute of Chartered Foresters is delighted to announce another record number of applicants promoted to Professional Member status. Following a bumper year of applicants presenting for Professional Membership Entry (PME) and Assessed Professional Competence (APC), we welcome and congratulate 52 new Professional Members. Steve McCartney FICFor, Chair of ICF’s Examinations Board, said: “On behalf […]
Exam Success at Institute of Chartered Foresters
Thirty-two candidates successfully completed the examinations at the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) this year. These new Professional Members will now be permitted to use the title Chartered Forester or Chartered Arboriculturist, and the post-nominals MICFor after their names. Of the 35 candidates who submitted for Professional Membership Entry (PME) in 2016, 24 were this […]
Grow with ICF
Read their stories >> Grow Your Career with ICF The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) is the only body to award the Chartered Forester and Chartered Arboriculturist statuses. Our commitment to excellence in forestry and arboriculture is reflected in our support for members, services to the public and advice to professionals in other sectors. As […]
Growing Business
“I feel privileged to be able to continue to grow the company and meet the expectations that my clients have when they see Chartered Arboriculturist after my name.” Adam Winson MICFor, Owner & Principal Consultant, AWA Trees My role as a tree consultant is to provide professional advice on managing trees in the built environment, […]
Growing Credibility
“As a Chartered Member of the Institute, bound by a strict code of ethics, my clients and contacts know they’re dealing with a trusted professional.” Neil Stoddart MICFor, Natural Resources Wales As a Regional Land Manager at Natural Resources Wales, the new single environmental sponsored body to the Welsh Government since 2012, I am responsible […]
Growing Careers
“The credibility of chartered status has brought new opportunities to move up the professional ladder.” Kate Hawley MICFor, National Team Manager – Incentives, Forestry Commission When I first told my image-conscious, bad weather-averse university housemates that I was going to work for the Forestry Commission, I didn’t get the best reaction. “Do you mean, like, […]
Growing Influence
“Membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters has given me a range of opportunities to not only develop my own knowledge, but also grow my influence in the sector and shape the direction of future research.” Dr Helen McKay MICFor, Forest Research Research has dominated my professional life – from measuring roots and pollen grains […]
Growing Talent
“Membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters has helped me make invaluable contacts in the forestry industry, giving brilliant advice and hands-on experience.” Andrew Fisher, Assistant Forest Manager, Tilhill Forestry I graduated from Harper Adams University in summer 2013 with a first class BSc (Hons) degree in Countryside and Environmental Management and started with Tilhill […]
