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The Royal Chartered body for forestry and arboriculture professionals in the UK. www.charteredforesters.org

As the only Royal Chartered body for forestry and arboricultural professionals, our members are part of the UK's leading professional body dedicated to forests, woodlands and the welfare of trees. We provide support to members, guidance and information to the public, as well as training and educational advice to students and professionals developing their careers in the forestry and arboricultural

sector. We also regulate the standards of entry to the tree professions and offer examinations for professional qualifications for the management of trees. We have over 1,900 members who practice in every branch of forestry and arboriculture and related disciplines – in the private sector, central and local government, research councils and universities and colleges. The Institute provides services to assist members including support and promotion of the work of foresters and arboriculturists; information and guidance to the public and industry about the specific expertise offered by those in the profession; and training and educational advice to students and professionals looking to build upon their experience of tree management. We work closely with UK and international partner organisations.

18/06/2026

We are proud to be a founding partner of Silvestor 🌳

Silvestor is a learning and development platform for everyone working with, managing, or making decisions about trees, woodland, and the wider landscape. It brings together the forestry and arboriculture community in one place, supporting better connection, collaboration, and access to trusted knowledge across the sector.

Key features include:
✔️ CPD training, including the UKFS e-learning online course
✔️ Sector events calendar
✔️ Digital badges and certificates for your learning
✔️ A growing library of practical courses and content

Silvestor is open to all. Registration is free, with access to a wide range of content, alongside some chargeable courses.

🎥 Watch the video below to learn more
👉 Follow Silvestor on LinkedIn to stay connected and support the platform's growth

Visit the platform: https://silvestor.org.uk

16/06/2026

Just three weeks to go until our Early Career Professionals Study Tour in Wales 🌲

🗓️ 7 & 8 July 📍 Llyn Efyrnwy, Powys

Designed specifically for students, graduates and early-career professionals, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners, ask questions, and build connections with others starting their careers across the sector.

Over two days, you'll gain practical insight into the challenges facing modern forestry. How do you balance timber production, biodiversity, recreation, farming, infrastructure and public expectations within the same landscape? Through site visits and discussion with practitioners, you'll explore how these competing priorities are managed in practice.

✔️ Expand your network
✔️ Build confidence in your understanding of forestry in practice
✔️ Explore potential career pathways

Book your place today: https://charteredforesters.org/event/early-career-professionals-study-tour-2026-forestry-in-a-shared-landscape

💡 Know someone who would benefit? Share this post with your network.

13/06/2026

Trust matters ✅️

Looking for trusted forestry or arboriculture advice?

Whether you're managing woodland, planning tree works, carrying out surveys, navigating regulations, or seeking specialist advice on trees, the right guidance can make a real difference to your project.

The Institute of Chartered Foresters’ Directory of Consultants helps connect you with Chartered members – experienced professionals who meet recognised standards and are committed to providing expert advice.

So when you need support with trees, woodlands, forestry, or arboriculture, you can be confident you're speaking to someone with the right knowledge and credentials.

Start your search with confidence.

Visit our Directory of Consultants 👉 https://icf.datawareonline.co.uk/Directory-of-Consultants

12/06/2026

How do you balance productive forestry, biodiversity and public access? Find out at our South East England Member Network's field visit in September to Rogate Woods. 🌲

Located in the South Downs National Park, this 100-hectare woodland features a mix of native and exotic species (including beech, Scots pine, Douglas fir, grand fir, several species of Eucalyptus and Nothofagus) and is actively managed for timber and other woodland products. It's also an excellent case study of how productive forestry can coexist with public access, welcoming walkers and horse riders within a well-used recreational landscape.

Join us for a guided woodland walk, discussion of current management and harvesting activities and networking opportunities. All members are invited to attend the South East England Member Network AGM that will follow at Rogate Village Hall.

🗓️ 7 September
📍 Rogate Woods, near Petersfield
💡 Six hours of CPD

Book your place today: https://charteredforesters.org/event/rogate-woods-field-visit-south-east-england-member-network-agm

11/06/2026

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 🎥🌲

NC26 brought together professionals from across forestry and arboriculture for two days of knowledge sharing, professional development, and sector-wide discussion. The programme explored a broad range of topics, including technological innovation, artificial intelligence, forest resilience, timber utilisation, ecology, and the future of the profession.

Alongside the formal sessions, the conference provided valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas between practitioners, researchers, businesses, students, and sector leaders.

This short video captures some of the key moments, discussions and connections that made NC26 such a valuable event for the sector.

Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, chaired sessions, sponsored, exhibited, and supported the conference 👏

👉 Make sure you don't miss out next time. Keep an eye on our events page for upcoming opportunities to get involved: https://charteredforesters.org/forestry-arboriculture-events

📧 Sign up to our monthly E-News to stay up to date with the latest news, events and developments from across the profession: https://charteredforesters.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter

We look forward to continuing these conversations through future events and welcoming both familiar and new faces to our National Conference 2027!

09/06/2026

📢 Tickets are now on sale for our National Study Tour 2026: Forestry in the North of England – Innovation, Investment and Integrated Land Use.

Join us in North England on 13 & 14 October to explore leading examples of modern forestry practice and timber processing at scale.

The tour includes a visit to Kielder Forest, where delegates will examine how productive forestry, nature recovery and public benefit can be successfully integrated, followed by a visit to James Jones & Sons' new state-of-the-art sawmill in Durham, considering the future of timber processing and the UK's domestic timber supply chain.

🎟️ Find out more and book: https://charteredforesters.org/event/national-study-tour-2026

The Institute's Educational & Scientific Trust (EST) is funding two places on the tour, one for a student and one for an early-career professional, covering ticket costs, travel, accommodation and the Study Tour Dinner. The ballot is now open and closes on 26 July.

🗳️ Enter the EST ticket ballot: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N6LKVY5

Thanks to Cheviot Trees for sponsoring this event.

06/06/2026

Expand your horizons with EST funding 🌲

Are you looking to develop new skills and broaden your professional expertise?

The Educational and Scientific Trust (EST) is offering grants of up to £500 in 2026 to members of the Institute, helping support continuing professional development beyond day-to-day roles.

Funding can be used for courses and training in areas such as:

✔️ Arboriculture or forestry training beyond current job requirements
✔️ Leadership development
✔️ Public speaking
✔️ Media training
✔️ Finance for non-finance professionals

This is an opportunity to invest in your development, explore new areas, and build skills that support your long-term career in the sector.

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and successful applicants will have the opportunity to share their experience with the wider ICF community through TREES magazine and other communications.

This is a valuable opportunity so take the next step in your professional journey by submitting an application.

👉 Find out more and apply at https://charteredforesters.org/what-we-do/educational-scientific-trust

04/06/2026

Great to see so many members at today.

We've been running these fortnightly sessions since the COVID-19 lockdown, providing members with updates on key issues, emerging challenges and developments across the forestry and arboricultural sector.

Upcoming sessions:
📅 18 June: Removing Plastic from the Tree Supply Chain
📅 2 July: Conserving the Great London Plane of Ely
📅 16 July: Grey Squirrel Tree Damage – Join the Survey

Visit our events page to book: https://charteredforesters.org/forestry-arboriculture-events

These are the final sessions before we take a short summer break, with returning in September.

is exclusively for members of the Institute of Chartered Foresters. Not a member yet? Join us to access events like these, connect with fellow professionals, and benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities.

Start your membership: https://charteredforesters.org/memberships/become-a-member

03/06/2026

Just two weeks to go! 🌳

There’s still time to secure your place at Trees and Development 2026: Putting Nature at the Heart of Urban Design and Planning (co-curated by Future Woodlands Scotland, Trees and Design Action Group and the Institute of Chartered Foresters) – Scotland’s flagship event exploring the role of trees in creating greener, healthier and more climate-resilient places.

We're also delighted to announce that Barratt Redrow is our headline sponsor for this year's conference.

Building on the success of our 2023 event, this one-day conference will bring together planners, developers, designers, engineers, policymakers and green infrastructure specialists to share the latest thinking, practical insights and real-world examples shaping the future of urban development in Scotland.

Highlights include:
🔹Expert speakers from across the built environment and urban forestry sectors
🔹Insights on biodiversity, placemaking and integrating trees into development
🔹A collaborative design discussion focused on improving outcomes for trees
🔹Opportunities to connect with professionals driving change across Scotland

🗓️Wednesday 17 June
📍University of Stirling
🎫Don't miss out – bookings close on Sunday 14 June

View the programme and book today: https://charteredforesters.org/event/trees-and-development-2026

Supporting partners: Arboricultural Association, CIAT Scotland East, CIAT Scotland West, CIEEM, Heads of Planning Scotland, Institute of Highway Engineers, RTPI Scotland, Scottish Tree Officers Group, Society of Garden Designers & Society for the Environment

01/06/2026

Looking to grow your network and learn from experienced professionals? 💡

Our Early Career Professionals Study Tour is taking place on 7 & 8 July and will explore what modern forestry looks like in practice. More than just a site visit, this event provides an opportunity to connect with professionals from across the forestry sector, hear directly from those managing real-world challenges, and build relationships that could support your future career.

Over two days at Llyn Efyrnwy and Llandegla in Wales, attendees will explore how modern forestry operates in practice while engaging with experienced professionals working across woodland creation, forest management, biodiversity, recreation, land use and policy.

Whether you're currently studying, recently graduated, in the early stages of your career in forestry and arboriculture, this tour offers a unique chance to learn from others, make new connections, and gain practical insight into the realities of modern forestry.

Find out more and book today: https://charteredforesters.org/event/early-career-professionals-study-tour-2026-forestry-in-a-shared-landscape

Think this could benefit someone in your team? Share this opportunity with early career colleagues, students or graduates, or encourage your employer to support attendance as part of professional development.

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