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A new e-learning programme designed to provide an alternative way of accessing the latest version of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) which came into effect on 1 October, has been backed by the profess...

In recognition of his significant contribution to the work of the European Forest Institute (EFI), Dr Gary Kerr FICFor has been awarded an EFI Fellowship which he was presented with at their Annual Co...

To enable forestry to thrive we need many more people and a variety of new skills and knowledge. Over the past year a steering team of key forestry organisations has been working to set the strategic ...

The Institute of Chartered Foresters is delighted to announce the successful applicants for our 2024 Emerging Leader Programme that will develop the skills of both existing and aspiring leaders in ou...

Friday 20 September 2024 marks 20 years since the first Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) certificates were signed. “If not now, when?” is the message from the Society for the Environment (SocEnv)...

  Forestry Facing the Future – leading UK forestry organisations launch essential webinar series on the challenges facing UK forest management The Forestry Commission and Institute of Chartered...

Our monthly policy and research blog updates you on the latest work at the Institute and how you can get involved. Institute news With Summer drawing to an end, we’re looking ahead to a busy autumn ...

As a member of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) Arboriculture and Forestry Advisory Group (AFAG), we regret to inform members of a recent forestry related fatality in Perthshire, and regarding ...

In June, our Environmental Special Interest Group (SIG) held its first in-person event with two site visits hosted by Network Rail and the City of London Corporation. Gordon Pfetscher FICFor, SIG memb...

Our monthly policy and research blog updates you on the latest work at the Institute and how you can get involved. Institute news UKFS e-learning This month we launched an accredited e-learning progra...