Institute of Chartered Foresters

NC26 speaker spotlight Tom Coates MICFor, Professional Forester of the Year 2026 & Area Supply Manager at James Jones & Sons Ltd, shares insights on timber harvesting, supply chains & modern forestry. 🗓️ 19& 20 May 📍 ICC Wales Register: events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14SQ…

It was great to see members at our PME Workshop in Glasgow yesterday! There's still time to join our Bristol workshop on 31 March (book by 24 Mar) or access all four webinars/recordings to help you on your journey to chartered status. Book today: charteredforesters.org/forestry-arbor…

Karen Batten and Fergus Simister have been selected for the 2026 Young Professional Foresters’ Exchange Programme. They will both gain international experience in Australia, supporting knowledge exchange and sustainable forestry practices. charteredforesters.org/young-professi…

2 months to go! Don’t miss our National Conference 2026 on 19 & 20 May at the ICC Wales and online. Join forestry and arboriculture experts to explore innovation, resilience, timber, ecology and more. 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14SQ…

Trees and Development 2026 🌳 How can urban developments support thriving trees? Find out at this one-day conference on 17 June featuring practical insights, case studies and collaborative approaches. View the programme & book: charteredforesters.org/event/trees-an…

Why attend our National Conference 2026? Conference Chair Luke Cross MICFor explains how today’s forestry innovations could become tomorrow’s standard practice and why this event is your chance to get ahead. 📅 19 & 20 May 📍 ICC Wales Book now: events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14SQ…

Where do the forests of the future begin? 🌱 Join our Nurseries SIG visit to Forestry and Land Scotland’s Newton Nursery & Moray Estates seed stands at Darnaway Forest on 22 & 23 April. Explore seed supply, forest genetics, future species & more. Book: charteredforesters.org/event/nurserie…

Happy #IWD2026! Today we're celebrating the women shaping our forests, landscapes & cities, helping communities thrive with trees 🌱 Women in forestry & arboriculture — share your story or what inspires you to work with trees! #ILookLikeAForester #GiveToGain

Restrictions on conifer tree movement have been lifted across seven counties in England after a review found Phytophthora pluvialis no longer meets the criteria for quarantine pest status. Similar restrictions are also being lifted in Scotland and Wales. 📷@Forest_Research

Meet Chris Reynolds, Species Silviculturist at Forest Research and speaker at our National Conference 2026 📽️ 👇️ 📅 19 & 20 May 2026 📍 ICC Wales & online Find out more & book: events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14SQ…

Add your organisation to the Friends of the Conference Wall at our National Conference 2026: Innovation for a Resilient Tomorrow on 19 & 20 May at ICC Wales 🤝 Show your support, align with sector leaders & gain cost-effective visibility. 💷 £150 + VAT. charteredforesters.org/wp-content/upl…

Make 2026 the year you become chartered! There's still time to book onto our first PME webinar tomorrow, or join an in-person workshop in March to get clear, practical guidance on your application. If you're eligible to apply, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Celebrating excellence this #CharteredWeek Congratulations to Emma Barnes MICFor, Sallie Corfield MICFor, Ryan Gledhill MICFor, John Rose MICFor & Dr Robrecht Schmitz MICFor CEnv, recipients of The Hugh Miller Award for Excellence 2025. 🔗 charteredforesters.org/celebrating-ex…

Save £75 – early bird tickets ending soon! Join us at National Conference 2026, 19–20 May at ICC Wales & online. Limited availability and offer ends 27 Feb at 15:00. 👉 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14SQ…

We welcome Defra’s new deer impacts policy statement for England – a vital framework to tackle growing ecological, economic and welfare impacts. With 33% of woodlands now affected, this ten-year plan supports evidence-led, sustainable deer management. 🔗 gov.uk/government/pub…

Just 3 months to go until our National Conference 2026 — with limited early bird tickets still available! Join professionals from across the sector to explore innovation, sustainability and resilience. 📍 ICC Wales + online Book now 👉 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14SQ…

Professional Forester of the Year 2026 shortlist announced! 👏Tom Coates MICFor – James Jones & Sons 👏Catherine Nuttgens MICFor – Nuttgens Urban Forestry 👏Charles Robinson FICFor – Robinson Forestry The winner will be announced at the Confor Dinner & Awards on 11 March.

Call to action: forestry, timber security & national resilience🌳 The UK’s latest national security assessment highlights the risks of biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse — and the urgent need for resilient, domestic forestry and timber supply. 🔗 charteredforesters.org/forestry-timbe…

How can we design forests that thrive in an uncertain future? Join Resilient Silviculture for the Future — a 6-part webinar series launching this March, exploring adaptive forest management, resilience & innovation. 🎓 Student tickets available 🔗 charteredforesters.org/event/resilien…

Thinking about applying for Chartered status in 2026? PME applications close on 1 June. Join our PME workshops and webinars in March to understand the process, get expert advice and boost your confidence. 👉 Book now: charteredforesters.org/forestry-arbor…