Leading professional institutes to gather for Trees, People and the Built Environment 5
Early Bird Tickets now available Conference at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham and Online – 23 & 24 April 2024 How can trees contribute to the quality of place for both people and nature? How can they contribute to net zero ambitions for our built and natural environments? Kevin McCloud MBE FICFor (Hon), host of Channel 4’s popular […]
UK Forestry Standard review – publication of the fifth edition
The fifth edition of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) was published on 3 October, following an extensive review process. The aim of the review was to ensure the UKFS remains upto date, balanced in terms of the social, economic and environmental principles of sustainable forest management, and applicable across the UK. It was overseen by […]
Chartered Foresters lead on UK’s first ecosystem-service-verified forest
Ardura forest on the Isle of Mull has been successful in achieving the first Ecosystem Services impact verification in the UK from the Forest Stewarship Council (FSC). The forest is managed in partnership by the Mull and Iona Community Trust, who have been managing Ardura since 2019, and TreeStory, an ecologically focussed forestry and green investment […]
Campaign launched to highlight the importance of woodland management
A new Forestry Commission campaign, Woodland Management Matters, was launched in September 2023 and will promote how the future health and resilience of woodlands can be secured through sustainable management. From timber production, carbon sequestration and flood alleviation to wildlife habitats and improved livestock welfare, soil health and crop productivity, well-managed woodlands deliver a wide […]
Bangor University appoints two more professors in the forest sciences
Two staff members have been awarded professorships in the recent round of promotions at Bangor University. Andy Smith was appointed as Professor of Forest Ecology; his research and teaching focuses on silviculture, ecophysiology, biogeochemistry and tree-soil interactions, with an emphasis on species diversity and ecosystem function in undisturbed and managed forests. Graham Ormondroyd was appointed […]
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, […]
ICF and CIEEM publish paper on bringing more woods into management
Management of Existing UK Woodlands: An Opportunity for Green Prosperity Today we published a joint position paper with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) that calls on governments and agencies across the UK to bring about an urgent step change in the sustainable management of existing woodlands. Our organisations jointly represent the full […]
A welcome shift in thought around timber production in England’s forests
The Institute of Chartered Foresters welcomed the recent Environmental Audit Committee Report on its publication yesterday (19 July) that highlights a balanced case for productive forests and environmental targets featuring in tandem within our landscape. As the professional body for forestry and arboriculture, our broad membership covering a spectrum of interests, including productive and environmental […]
Institute members discuss tree shelters at Castle Howard
The Institute’s North England Regional Group held a one-day conference on 6 July at the magnificent Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, organised by Simon Place MICFor and Jim Smith. The purpose of the day was two-fold: to discuss the prospect of establishing woodlands and trees without the use of tree shelters where possible (plastic or […]
Forestry and Woodland Advisory Committees – Recruitment 2023
The Forestry Commission (FC) is looking to appoint individuals with expert knowledge and a passionate interest in forestry and woodlands issues into vacancies available on their Forestry and Woodland Advisory Committees (FWACs). Appointments will commence from 1 December 2023 for a period of up to three years. There are a total of nine FWACs across […]
