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The Institute of Chartered Foresters is the Royal Chartered body for tree professionals in the UK
and can award the titles Chartered Forester and Chartered Arboriculturist.

A Strong Voice for the Profession

29 April 2026

The Institute of Chartered Foresters was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tom Jenkins MBE FICFor, a long‑standing member whose commitment both to professional standards and the ICF spanned more than thirty years.

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28 April 2026

We’re delighted to announce that Richard Stanford CB MBE, Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, has been promoted to Professional Member status, acknowledging his contribution to the sector and continued dedication to advancing sustainable forestry policy and practice.

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15 April 2026

Read the Institute’s latest policy update focusing on key developments shaping forestry and land use policy, upcoming consultations, CPD events, and opportunities for member engagement.

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Forestry in the North of England

Innovation, Investment and Integrated Land Use |  13 & 14 October 2026  | Kielder Forest

Join us for our National Study Tour 2026 that will include a two-day visit to North England, showcasing leading examples of modern forestry practice and timber processing at scale. The tour will explore how modern forestry can successfully integrate productive land use, nature recovery and public benefit, while supporting a resilient domestic timber supply chain. 

Latest News

24/06/2026

From protecting urban woodlands to transforming storm-damaged trees into learning opportunities, this year’s Schools and Early Years winners at the Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2026 have been an...

23/06/2026

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has achieved accreditation from the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) for its Forestry and Land Management Graduate Programme, marking an important milestone in the ...

12/06/2026

The Scottish Forestry Trust is delighted to announce an 8% increase in funding awarded to postgraduate students currently undertaking doctoral research in many of the key issues affecting forestry in ...

02/06/2026

The Institute of Chartered Foresters' AGM took place online on Tuesday 2 June and saw seven new Council Members elected. Our Council is headed up by President Andrew Sowerby FICFor and Vice President ...

26/05/2026

Presented at our National Conference 2026 in Newport, Justin Mumford FICFor CEnv has been awarded the Institute’s highest award, The Institute’s Medal, recognising more than 25 years of sustained ...

26/05/2026

Recognising his outstanding and sustained service to the Institute over many years, Iwan Parry MICFor has been awarded The President’s Award. As long-standing Chair of the Wales Member Network, he h...

07/05/2026

A survey of over 500 professionals reveals that stress is a “constant backdrop” in forestry and arboriculture  The Royal Forestry Society (RFS), working with a coalition of leading forestry organ...

29/04/2026

The Institute of Chartered Foresters was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tom Jenkins MBE FICFor, a long‑standing member whose commitment both to professional standards and the ICF spanned m...

28/04/2026

The Institute of Chartered Foresters is delighted to announce that Richard Stanford CB MBE, Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, has been promoted to Professional Member status, acknowledging h...

15/04/2026

The Institute of Chartered Foresters welcomes the publication of the England Red Squirrel Recovery Strategy, an important milestone for woodland stewardship and species conservation across the country...

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