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Institute of Chartered Foresters @TheICF

Maintaining excellence in #arboriculture and #forestry, we are the Royal Chartered body for tree professionals throughout the UK.

Joined August 2010
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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. 👉 Visit the Directory: icf.datawareonline.co.uk/Dir…
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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…
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Missed out on our National Conference 2026, or want to look back on two fantastic days at ICC Wales? Here's a glimpse of what took place 🎥🌲 Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, chaired sessions, sponsored, exhibited, and supported the conference 👏
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📢 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…
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Looking to grow your skills?🌲 The Educational & Scientific Trust (EST) is offering grants of up to £500 to ICF members for CPD beyond day-to-day job requirements. Leadership, public speaking, media training, finance and more. 👉 Find out more at charteredforesters.org/what-…
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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/fores… Not a member? Join us today to access events like these and more.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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⏳ Last chance to vote online in the AGM & Council Elections 2026 – voting closes Friday 29 May at 12 noon. 🗳️ Vote now: mi-vote.com/secure/icf 🔗 Register for AGM: charteredforesters.org/event…
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📢 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 🔗 mi-vote.com/secure/icf Voting is open to Fellows, Professional Members & Technical Members.
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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/worke…
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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_14S…
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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/membe…
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📢 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_14S…
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Meet 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 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14S…
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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_14S…
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📢 AGM & Council Elections 2026 – Voting now open Join our AGM online on 2 June. Can’t attend? Fellows, Professional & Technical Members can vote in advance on AGM motions & council elections. Vote closes 29 May: mi-vote.com/secure/icf AGM sign up: charteredforesters.org/event…
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Just 3 weeks to go until NC26! Speaker spotlight 👇️ Jez Ralph (Evolving Forests) brings 25 years’ experience across UK forestry, with a focus on timber supply chains, higher-value products & resilient systems. 📅 19 & 20 May 📍 ICC Wales, Newport 🔗 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14S…
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#NC26 session spotlight: Forest Ecology & Wildlife How are eDNA, drones & AI transforming biodiversity monitoring in forestry? This session explores how tech is improving ecological outcomes. 📅 19 & 20 May | 📍 ICC Wales & online 👉 events.zoom.us/ev/AtLmAx_14S…
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