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Maintaining excellence in #arboriculture and #forestry, we are the Royal Chartered body for tree professionals throughout the UK.
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Get involved in shaping the Institute’s future 🌳

As we enters our second century, now is the time to stand for Council. Build skills, raise your profile & make a real impact.

👉 Apply by 6 March
🗳️7 seats available for Chartered & Technical members

🔗 charteredforesters.org/stand-for-ic...
February 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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We welcome Defra's grey squirrel policy statement, recognising the threat grey squirrels pose to woodlands & native red squirrels.

We stand ready to work with government, landowners & partners to secure the long-term future of red squirrels & treescapes.

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February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Applications are now open for the Professional Forester Apprenticeship 🌲

Gain paid hands-on experience, a Level 6 apprenticeship, BSc (Hons) and eligibility for Chartered Forester status.

⌛ Closes 23:55 on Sun 1 March 2026

👉 www.gov.uk/guidance/app...
February 2, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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National Conference 2026: Innovation for a Resilient Tomorrow

📍 ICC Wales & online
🗨️ New format with breakout sessions
📢 Expert speakers over two days
🎟️ Early bird until sell-out or 27 Feb at 15:00

Find out more & book a place: events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...
January 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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This week ICF Executive Director Louise Simpson caught up with Shireen Chambers MBE FICFor in Edinburgh at a Woodland Trust & Scottish Tree Officers Association meeting to discuss the case for an urban tree partnership in Scotland ⬇️📽️
January 28, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Connecting experience with emerging talent🌱

We’ve just launched a new mentoring programme linking early-career foresters & arboriculturists with experienced professionals.

Applications are now open for mentors and mentees.

More & apply 👉 charteredforesters.org/what-we-do/i...
January 26, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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News & events to celebrate #RedSquirrelAppreciationDay 2026 😊🐿️🥰 Join our #webinar at 12:00 or Pow Hill Country Park stand, #CountyDurham, at 10:00. Celebrate #Scotland reaching 250,000 #squirrel records & record sightings for All #Ireland Survey. Find out more & subscribe: mailchi.mp/0f3a5cab99a9...
January 21, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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We were delighted to close 2025 by recognising two members with prestigious Institute awards.

🏅Paul Nolan OBE MICFor - The Institute’s Medal

📜Stephen Campbell - The President’s Award

Congratulations to both!

Read more: charteredforesters.org/icf-recognis...
January 20, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Our latest Forestry Policy & CPD Roundup is now live🌲

Featuring key forestry & land-use policy updates, CPD opportunities, and a call for member input on two consultations: biomass sustainability (by 6 Feb) and planning reform (by 20 Feb).

Read: charteredforesters.org/forestry-pol...
January 19, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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We’re delighted to announce Paul Brannen and Professor Peter Bonfield OBE have been awarded Honorary Fellowships, recognising their outstanding leadership in sustainable forestry, timber and climate action.

Read more: charteredforesters.org/paul-brannen...
January 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Our first #MembersHour of 2026 is next week with Roo Campbell on beaver ecology, behaviour and living with an ecosystem engineer 🦫

Jan/Feb sessions now open on mammal damage, supply chain plastics & emerging forestry species.

Book via the Members Area: icf.cpdnow.net
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Only 9 days left to apply for the Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme! 🌏

🌲 3-month paid placement
✅ £3,000 bursary
🤝 Build skills & connections as a future forestry leader

⌛ Deadline: 16 Jan 2026, 23:59

More info & apply at charteredforesters.org/what-we-do/y...
January 7, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Happy New Year from the Institute!

We’re kicking off 2026 with a new six-part webinar series, Unlocking Green Finance for Forestry, with the first webinar taking place on 21 January on the fundamental principles of nature markets.

Sign up today 👇
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January 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Interested in raising your organisation’s profile in the forestry & arboriculture sector?

Sponsor or exhibit at our National Conference 2026 in May & connect with professionals online & in person.

New sponsorship packages available for 2026!

🔗View brochure: charteredforesters.org/wp-content/u...
December 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Forestry and arboriculture education has a new digital home 🌱

We’re proud to be a founding partner of Silvestor, an online hub for training, careers & CPD.

✅ Free to join
🏅 Earn badges & certificates

Explore silvestor.org.uk

Want to host a page? Get in touch 🤝
November 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Bookings are open for our National Conference 2026: Innovation for a Resilient Tomorrow – Reimagining Forestry & Arboriculture

🗓️19&20 May 📍ICC Wales

Explore tech, AI, silviculture and more.

Early bird tickets on sale now! Save £75 – first 125 only 👇
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November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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It's National Tree Week marking the start of tree planting season 🌳

Our members work year-round to ensure our trees, woodlands and forests thrive, benefiting the climate, wildlife, communities and more.

Share your tree stories using #NationalTreeWeek!
November 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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New milestone at #COP30 in Belém🌎

The Principles for Responsible Timber Construction are now part of the COP30 Acceleration Plan, ensuring timber delivers climate benefits while protecting forests & livelihoods.

Read more ⬇️
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Principles officially embedded in COP30 Acceleration Plan - Built by Nature
The Principles for Responsible Timber Construction are now part of the COP30 Acceleration Plan, driving global action for forest-positive, low-carbon building and resilient housing.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Applications are open for the 2025/26 Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme 🌏

🗓️3-month paid international placement (June-Aug 2026)
💰£3,000 bursary
✅Open to ICF members aged 30 or under

Applications close on 16 January 2026 👇 charteredforesters.org/what-we-do/y...
November 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Ready to level up your ICF journey? Register for Technical Membership Entry by 1 Feb 2026 🌳

TechICFor status = professional credibility & recognition from peers, clients & stakeholders.

💡No degree required - experience & competence valued most.

Learn more: charteredforesters.org/memberships/...
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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It’s a busy week for the ICF 🌳

Our ED Louise Simpson is chairing Britain’s Forest Future conference in Durham today and tomorrow.

On Wednesday and Thursday, we welcome PME candidates in Edinburgh as they present for chartered status - good luck all!

Watch Louise’s update ⬇️
November 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Are you or someone you know worthy of a Royal Society of Biology Plant Health Professional Development Award? 🌱

✅Free RSB membership for one year
✅ Free certification
✅ 15 awards available

Deadline to apply 2 December 2025

🔗https://www.rsb.org.uk/plant-health-professional-development-award.html
November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII - the oak anniversary.

We’re proud to support Veterans' Oaks that invites communities to plant oak trees as living memorials honouring history while fighting climate change.

Find out more and get involved veterans-oaks.treestory.me
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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It’s #GreenCareersWeek 🌲

Interested in a career that supports climate, nature & communities? Forestry & arboriculture offer a range of exciting, impactful career paths.

🔗 charteredforesters.org/what-we-do/education-careers

📢 ICF Members - share your story & tag #GreenCareersWeek to inspire others
November 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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The UK Forestry Standard isn’t just for foresters 🌲

Our new UKFS for Non-Foresters course is for anyone working with trees & woodlands - from farmers to planners, ecologists to investors.

🔗Learn the principles of sustainable forestry in just one hour: silvestor.org.uk/non-forester...
October 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM