Oak Processionary Moth identified in Derbyshire
Members of the public are being asked to remain vigilant after a number of oak trees in the Long Eaton area of Derbyshire were confirmed to be infested with the tree pest Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). The trees are currently being treated and extensive surveillance work is ongoing to further investigate the findings and to […]
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, […]
Head of Policy & Partnerships looks back on her time with the Institute
Following nearly four years with the Institute, Jemima Cooper is stepping down from her role as Head of Policy & Partnerships on the 29 June 2023. Here, Jemima looks back at her time with us and shares what she’s enjoyed about working in the sector. When I first saw the job description for the role […]
Excellence in forests and woodlands honoured at ‘Tree Oscars’
A forest designed to fight against climate change, a young farmer mixing trees and pigs, and a community woodland in a country park were all honoured at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2023. Coupled with a special award for forestry which balanced commercial aims with biodiversity and the wider environment, as well as a woodland planted […]
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’s Senior Technical Officer speaks at Healthy Hillsides event
The Healthy Hillsides project is a Welsh Government-funded partnership programme designed to reduce the impact of wildfires across the South Wales Valleys. The project is steered by Natural Resources Wales, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and the Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales and demonstrates collaboration with wider partners […]
Emerging Leader Programme: A look back at the first group meeting
With just one week before the second residential of the Emerging Leader Programme takes place, we look back at the first and hear from one of the participants on how they found the experience. Towards the end of March, 35 arboriculture and forestry professionals gathered in Ashorne Hill, Leamington Spa to undertake the first […]
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 […]
Forestry key for future Net Zero workforce
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) recently published the briefing, A Net Zero workforce, outlining the impact of a transition to Net Zero by 2030, and how the transition will affect workers across a range of sectors. This briefing will inform the UK Government’s Net Zero and Nature Workforce Action Plan that is due to be […]
Prestigious Institute awards presented at National Conference 2023
The Institute’s National Conference 2023: Connecting Trees, Farmers and Foresters took place in Birmingham last month and a number of prestigious awards were presented to well-deserving, long-serving members who have played important roles in shaping the Institute’s operations. Having dedicated his entire career to enhancing and promoting the professionalism of forestry, the Institute was delighted […]
