Institute of Chartered Foresters

Our October E-News is out tomorrow 📩 Get the latest forestry and arboriculture news, policy updates, ICF announcements and events straight to your inbox every month. Subscribe today: charteredforesters.org/subscribe-to...

The call for papers for Trees, People and the Built Environment 6 (TPBE6) is closing soon! Share your ideas on urban trees, climate change, biodiversity and health. 📅 Deadline: 2 November at 17:00 👉 Find out more and submit your abstract: charteredforesters.org/call-for-tre...

The future of online training for forestry and arboriculture 🌲 Silvestor brings together UKFS e-learning, CPD, training, events, organisation hubs and sector resources all in one place. Explore the platform today: silvestor.org.uk

Due to high demand, more tickets are now available for NTOC 2026! Join tree professionals in Sheffield on 4 November for a day of shared learning and practical insight. Book now 👉 charteredforesters.org/event/nation...

Less than a month to go! A staple in the Welsh forestry calendar, our Wales Member Network Annual Conference will explore what Welsh forestry can learn from international experience. 🎟️ Don’t miss out – book today: charteredforesters.org/event/wales-...

Starting out in forestry or arboriculture? Or keen to learn more about the sector? 🌱 Our Early Career Professionals Conference 2026 explores future forests, future workforce and future careers across three webinars. 🔗 Find out more & book: charteredforesters.org/event/early-...

Looking for your next hire? 🌳 From Urban Forestry Consultants and Woodland Managers to Researchers and Forest Operations Officers, advertise your vacancy on the ICF Job Board and reach 2,000+ professionals across the forestry and arboriculture sector. charteredforesters.org/job-board

Chaired by Dr Mariella Marzano from Forest Research, the Wildfire Resilience Summit 2026 brings together experts from across forestry, research and land management to explore how we strengthen resilience across the sector. 20 October | Online 🔗 charteredforesters.org/event/wildfi...

Just 4 weeks to go until NTOC 2026! Join tree officers and urban forestry professionals in Sheffield on 4 November for expert insight, practical case studies, discussion & networking. Don't miss out – over 80% of tickets sold! Bookings close 2 Nov: charteredforesters.org/event/nation...

Last chance to book! Join our free Introduction to Technical Membership webinar on Thursday to find out about the TME process, application and support available. 📅 8 Oct 🕥 10:30-12:30 Register by 12 noon on 7 Oct: charteredforesters.org/event/introd...

Growing the future forest 🌱 Join our Nurseries SIG for two days exploring seed sourcing, processing, testing and production, with visits to Forestry England and Forestart sites. 📅 4 & 5 November 📍 Lobslack and Shrewsbury charteredforesters.org/event/growin...

The Forestry Workforce Census is now open. Forestry employers across Great Britain are invited to take part, from one-person businesses to larger organisations. Share details about your workforce on 1 October – you have until 30 October to respond. 👉 www.forestresearch.gov.uk/census

Already familiar with the UK Forestry Standard? Refresh your knowledge with our accredited UKFS e-learning course, covering the latest 5th edition and supporting professionals to apply UKFS with confidence. Find out more: silvestor.org.uk/silvestor/uk...

What can recent wildfire incidents teach us about preparedness, response, recovery and long-term resilience? Explore how wildfire risk is evolving and what this means for the forestry sector at our Wildfire Resilience Summit. 🔗 charteredforesters.org/event/wildfi...

APF 2026 is underway at Ragley Estate – visit us at stand D4B! Chat to our team about membership, events, CPD and more...plus ICF members can enter our National Conference 2027 ticket prize draw. See you there!

Could TechICFor be your next step? ✅ We're holding a free intro webinar on Technical Membership Entry (TME), discussing what’s involved and the support available. 8 October | 10:30-12:30 Register: charteredforesters.org/event/introd...

UK forestry is already acting on wildfire risk. How can we build on that progress? Join the Wildfire Resilience Summit 2026 on 20 Oct to explore good practice in forest planning, woodland management, fuel management, staff training & partnership working. charteredforesters.org/event/wildfi...

UKFS is the standard. Apply it with confidence. The Lantra-accredited UKFS e-learning course provides a practical and engaging way to understand, apply and demonstrate your knowledge of the UK Forestry Standard. 🔗 silvestor.org.uk/silvestor/uk...

Call for Papers: Trees, People and the Built Environment 6 (TPBE6) We’re looking for abstracts that explore how urban trees can help tackle climate change, support biodiversity and health, and create better places. 📅 Deadline to submit: 2 Nov 2026 charteredforesters.org/call-for-tre...

Join our free Introduction to Technical Membership webinar to learn about the TME process, application and resources, with a live demo of the application dashboard. 📅 Webinar: 8 October 📝 TME registration: 1 February Sign up for webinar: charteredforesters.org/event/introd...

Heading to APF 2026? Come and see us at stand D4B from 24–26 September. ICF members can also enter our prize draw to win a complimentary two-day ticket to our National Conference 2027! 📸 Wear your ICF badge, take a photo at our marquee and post it on LinkedIn, tagging us.

ICF has joined Woodland Trust Scotland and Confor in calling for assurances that Scotland’s specialist forestry capability will be protected as the Scottish Government considers reforms to its environmental agencies. Read more: charteredforesters.org/forestry-org...

From a coppice woodland in East Sussex to forest management in southern Scotland, international forestry technology projects and his own consultancy, Ben Crisford MICFor’s career shows the breadth of opportunities within forestry. Discover Ben’s story: charteredforesters.org/member_story...

🌳 Two months to go until NTOC 2026! Over 70% of places have already gone so don't miss out. Join us in Sheffield on 4 November for a day of expert insight, practical case studies and networking for tree officers and urban forestry professionals. Book now: charteredforesters.org/event/nation...

Become a Silvestor Partner 🌲 Have training, resources, events or expertise to share with the forestry and arboriculture community? Partner with Silvestor to share your knowledge and content with a growing sector audience. 🔗 silvestor.org.uk

#MembersHour is back next week, with three sessions open for bookings exploring key issues across forestry and arboriculture. 🔎 Find out more about upcoming sessions and book your place via our events page: charteredforesters.org/forestry-arb...

Don’t miss the latest forestry and arboriculture updates 📢 📩 Sign up to our E-News today and receive updates from across the sector on the last Wednesday of every month. Subscribe today: charteredforesters.org/subscribe-to...

Learning from forestry in New South Wales 👇️ Karen Batten shares her halfway update from the Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme 2026, covering eucalyptus and softwood production, wildfire recovery, data-led forestry and more. 🔗 charteredforesters.org/karen-batten...

Wildfire Resilience Summit 2026 – save the date! 📅 20 October 2026 💻 Online half-day event Hear from speakers across the sector sharing experience and advice on how we can adapt to increasing wildfire risk and build resilience in a changing climate. charteredforesters.org/event/wildfi...

Forest Research is launching a new Forestry Workforce Census to build a clearer picture of Great Britain’s forestry operations workforce. If you're an employer, your organisation is invited to take part on 1 October 2026 and 1 March 2027. 🔗 www.forestresearch.gov.uk/about-us/our...

Recruiting for a forestry or arboriculture role? 🌳 Advertise through the our Job Board and put your vacancy in front of a targeted network of 2,000+ professionals across forestry, arboriculture, woodland management and related disciplines. Visit the Job Board: charteredforesters.org/job-board

More value for ICF members 🌳 We’re introducing member pricing on selected Institute events, giving members a clear saving when taking part in our CPD opportunities. Keep an eye out for upcoming events with member rates. Not yet a member? Join us: charteredforesters.org/memberships/...

What can UK forestry learn from Tasmania? Halfway through his three-month placement with Sustainable Timber Tasmania, Fergus Simister shares his experiences of the Young Professional Foresters' Exchange Programme. Read the halfway blog: charteredforesters.org/halfway-upda...

Join our South West England Member Network at Boconnoc Estate on 2 September to explore one of Cornwall's most significant veteran tree landscapes. Gain practical insights into veteran tree management, roost feature creation and funding opportunities. 🔗 charteredforesters.org/event/ancien...

Looking to recruit your next forestry or arboriculture professional? Advertise via our Job Board to reach 2,000+ professionals, including Chartered Foresters, Chartered Arboriculturists and those working towards chartered status. Find out more: charteredforesters.org/job-board#ads

We're pleased to introduce two new Special Interest Groups (SIGs): 🌍 International and 🌱 Silviculture. Our SIGs bring members together to share knowledge, build networks and support professional development across forestry and arboriculture. Find out more: charteredforesters.org/who-we-are/s...

Just 7 tickets remain for the National Study Tour 2026! Join us this October for visits to Kielder Forest and James Jones & Sons' state-of-the-art sawmill, exploring the future of UK forestry and timber processing. 🎟️ Book before they're gone: charteredforesters.org/event/nation...

We're heading to the Royal Welsh Show next week! You can find the ICF team in the Confor tent (Stand 805A-FOR) on Monday and Tuesday. Come and chat to us about membership, the forestry sector, or to just say hello and catch up with the team. We look forward to seeing you there 🌳

Upcoming events – bookings now open 🌳 We’re taking a short break from events in August, but we’ll be back in September with a programme of events for the rest of the year. Visit our Events Calendar to find out more: charteredforesters.org/forestry-arb...

What a way to spend two days! 🌲 This week our Early Career Professionals Study Tour took us to the stunning landscapes of Llyn Efyrnwy and Llandegla in Wales A big thanks to Emyr Parker MICFor from Tilhill Forestry for organising and hosting such a fantastic event.

We're proud to have contributed to the new Guidelines for Respectful and Constructive Engagement in Forestry Management (Scotland), published by Confor 🤝 Read more: charteredforesters.org/helping-shap...

📢 ICF members: if you haven't completed our member survey yet, we would really value your feedback to help shape what we prioritise, improve and invest in over the next two years. Check your inbox for the survey link and full details.

Last chance to book! Spend two days in the sunshine in the forests of Wales learning from experienced practitioners, exploring modern forestry in practice and connecting with fellow early career professionals. Bookings close at 14:00 on Friday. charteredforesters.org/event/early-...

Help us inspire the next generation of tree professionals 🌱 Our Springpod virtual work experience with the Forestry Commission is introducing young people to forestry & arboriculture as a real career path. Find out more: www.springpod.com/virtual-work...

It's Invasive Species Week 🌿 Invasive non-native species threaten tree health, biodiversity and woodland resilience. Tree professionals play a key role in preventing their spread through vigilance, reporting and good biosecurity. Find out more at www.nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-d...

Three weeks to go🌲Join our Early Career Professionals Study Tour (7&8 July) to explore how forestry works in practice at Llyn Efyrnwy & Llandegla. Learn from experienced practitioners, connect with peers, and build confidence in real-world forestry. charteredforesters.org/event/early-...

Looking for trusted forestry or arboriculture advice? Our Directory of Consultants connects you with chartered ICF members, giving you confidence you're working with qualified, experienced professionals. 👉 Explore the Directory: icf.datawareonline.co.uk/Directory-of...

Join our South East England Member Network at Rogate Woods to discover how this 100-hectare South Downs woodland balances productive forestry, diverse tree species and public access, followed by the Network's AGM. 🔗 charteredforesters.org/event/rogate...

📢 Book now for our National Study Tour 2026! Join us in North England for visits to Kielder Forest and James Jones & Sons' state-of-the-art sawmill, exploring modern forestry, timber processing and the future of the UK's timber supply chain. More: charteredforesters.org/event/nation...

Looking to grow your skills?🌲 The Educational & Scientific Trust (EST) is offering grants of up to £500 to ICF members for CPD and training beyond day-to-day job requirements. Leadership, public speaking, media training, finance and more. 👉 Find out more at charteredforesters.org/what-we-do/e...