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...

We've got three more #MembersHours before we take a short summer break with sessions returning in September. Find out more and book: charteredforesters.org/forestry-arb... Not a member? Join us today to access events like these and more.

Just two weeks to go until Trees and Development 2026 – Scotland’s flagship event on trees, planning and urban development. We're delighted to welcome Barratt Redrow as our headline sponsor. 📅 Bookings close Sunday 14 June. Programme & tickets: charteredforesters.org/event/trees-...

Looking to grow your network and learn from experienced professionals? 🌲 Join our Early Career Professionals Study Tour in July in Wales to gain practical insight into modern forestry, connect with peers, and explore real-world challenges in practice. charteredforesters.org/event/early-...

Join our North England Member Network on 11 June in Sheffield, the UK’s greenest city, for this event reflecting on one of the most high‑profile and contentious street tree disputes in the UK and lessons for urban forestry today. Book: charteredforesters.org/event/calm-a...

⏳ Last chance to vote online in the AGM & Council Elections 2026 – voting closes Friday 29 May at 12 noon. 🗳️ Vote now: www.mi-vote.com/secure/icf 🔗 Register for AGM: charteredforesters.org/event/icf-an...

📢 We’re halfway through our AGM voting period – don’t miss your chance to have your say in the future direction of the Institute. 🗳️ Voting closes on 29 May at 12 noon 🔗 www.mi-vote.com/secure/icf Voting is open to Fellows, Professional Members & Technical Members.

A new survey has found workers in forestry are reaching breaking point. ⚠️ 76% face financial stress ⚠️ 44% report mental health struggles ⚠️ Stress is now a “constant backdrop” Read more: charteredforesters.org/workers-reac...

NC26 is less than two weeks away! Speaker spotlight 👉️ Paul Nolan OBE MICFor, Director of The Mersey Forest, will share insights from 30+ years in community forestry and the impact of long-term woodland investment. 19 & 20 May | ICC Wales 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

Looking to become chartered in 2026? There are less than 4 weeks to go until the PME registration deadline of 1 June. ✔ Check eligibility ✔ Register & pay by 1 June 🗓 Submit by 1 August charteredforesters.org/memberships/...

📢 2 weeks to go until NC26 🌲 Last chance to secure your place – in-person ticket sales close at 23:59 on 12 May. Join tree professionals exploring innovation, resilience & the future of the sector. 19–20 May | ICC Wales & online 👉 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

Meet #NC26 Speaker David Leslie MICFor 👇️ Joining the #CuttingEdge panel, David brings decades of timber industry leadership, sharing insights on sustainable supply chains and timber’s role in a resilient, low-carbon future. 📅 19 & 20 May 2026📍 ICC Wales, Newport 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...

NC26 session Paradigm Innovation explores how changing societal values are reshaping expectations of forestry and what that means for the profession’s future. 📅 19 & 20 May 2026 📍 ICC Wales & online 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14...