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ICF distributes, endorses and sponsors a series of awards throughout the year, to promote education and research and recognise exceptional contributions to both the Institute and the sector.


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Confor has announced the shortlisted candidates for the Confor Dinner and Awards 2025. These awards champion the efforts of inspirational individuals and organisations going above and beyond. Nominees...
The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) has opened applications for its flagship Excellence in Forestry (EIF) Awards, offering £3,750 in prizes across five categories, with the Duchy of Cornwall joining as ...
Steve Reed OBE, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has published an interim statement on the strategic findings from the rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EI...
Forestry and timber businesses across the UK are being asked to take part in an annual survey programme to collect data about the UK timber industry. The surveys are run by Forest Research, with t...
The UK Government has launched the much-anticipated Land Use Consultation, kickstarting a 12-week period that will help to shape our natural and built environments in England for decades to come. This...
Scotland’s forestry workforce must grow by 72% between 2022 and 2027 to meet the country’s ambitious tree-planting targets. This skills gap presents an urgent challenge to ensure the sector is equ...
Future Woodlands Scotland has been announced as sponsors of a new Urban Forestry Award at the Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2025. The new award is all about celebrating the projects that are turnin...
FISA is seeking to recruit new directors for their Board of Directors, responsible for the general management of FISA’s business. To find out more about the role of a FISA director, and the skills r...
The Institute is delighted that Chartered Forester Gareth Hopkins MICFor has been awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the Forestry Sector in the New Year Honour...
The recent announcement of the 2025/2026 Scottish Budget, including spending on forestry, has been welcomed but with some concern. The overall position is one of some improvement with increased fundin...
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