Institute of Chartered Foresters

Our October E-News is out tomorrow 📩 Get the latest forestry and arboriculture news, policy updates, ICF announcements and events straight to your inbox every month. Subscribe today: charteredforesters.org/subsc…

The call for papers for Trees, People and the Built Environment 6 (TPBE6) is closing soon! Share your ideas on urban trees, climate change, biodiversity and health. 📅 Deadline: 2 November at 17:00 👉 Find out more and submit your abstract: charteredforesters.org/call-…

The future of online training for forestry and arboriculture 🌲 Silvestor brings together UKFS e-learning, CPD, training, events, organisation hubs and sector resources all in one place. Explore the platform today: silvestor.org.uk

Due to high demand, more tickets are now available for NTOC 2026! Join tree professionals in Sheffield on 4 November for a day of shared learning and practical insight. Book now 👉 charteredforesters.org/event…

Less than a month to go! A staple in the Welsh forestry calendar, our Wales Member Network Annual Conference will explore what Welsh forestry can learn from international experience. 🎟️ Don’t miss out – book today: charteredforesters.org/event…

Starting out in forestry or arboriculture? Or keen to learn more about the sector? 🌱 Our Early Career Professionals Conference 2026 explores future forests, future workforce and future careers across three webinars. 🔗 Find out more & book: charteredforesters.org/event…

Looking for your next hire? 🌳 From Urban Forestry Consultants and Woodland Managers to Researchers and Forest Operations Officers, advertise your vacancy on the ICF Job Board and reach 2,000+ professionals across the forestry and arboriculture sector. charteredforesters.org/job-b…

Chaired by Dr Mariella Marzano from Forest Research, the Wildfire Resilience Summit 2026 brings together experts from across forestry, research and land management to explore how we strengthen resilience across the sector. 20 October | Online 🔗charteredforesters.org/event…

Just 4 weeks to go until NTOC 2026! Join tree officers and urban forestry professionals in Sheffield on 4 November for expert insight, practical case studies, discussion & networking. Don't miss out – over 80% of tickets sold! Bookings close 2 Nov: charteredforesters.org/event…

Last chance to book! Join our free Introduction to Technical Membership webinar on Thursday to find out about the TME process, application and support available. 📅 8 Oct 🕥 10:30-12:00 Register by 12 noon on 7 Oct: charteredforesters.org/event…

Growing the future forest 🌱 Join our Nurseries SIG for two days exploring seed sourcing, processing, testing and production, with visits to Forestry England and Forestart sites. 📅 4 & 5 November 📍 Lobslack and Shrewsbury charteredforesters.org/event…

The Forestry Workforce Census is now open. Forestry employers across Great Britain are invited to take part, from one-person businesses to larger organisations. Share details about your workforce on 1 October – you have until 30 October to respond. 👉 forestresearch.gov.uk/census

Already familiar with the UK Forestry Standard? Refresh your knowledge with our accredited UKFS e-learning course, covering the latest 5th edition and supporting professionals to apply UKFS with confidence. Find out more: silvestor.org.uk/silvestor/u…

What can recent wildfire incidents teach us about preparedness, response, recovery and long-term resilience? Explore how wildfire risk is evolving and what this means for the forestry sector at our Wildfire Resilience Summit. 🔗 charteredforesters.org/event…

APF 2026 is underway at Ragley Estate – visit us at stand D4B! Chat to our team about membership, events, CPD and more...plus ICF members can enter our National Conference 2027 ticket prize draw. See you there!

Could TechICFor be your next step? ✅ We're holding a free intro webinar on Technical Membership Entry (TME), discussing what’s involved and the support available. 8 October | 10:30-12:30 Register: charteredforesters.org/event…

UK forestry is already acting on wildfire risk. How can we build on that progress? Join the Wildfire Resilience Summit 2026 on 20 Oct to explore good practice in forest planning, woodland management, fuel management, staff training & partnership working. charteredforesters.org/event…

UKFS is the standard. Apply it with confidence. The Lantra-accredited UKFS e-learning course provides a practical and engaging way to understand, apply and demonstrate your knowledge of the UK Forestry Standard. 🔗 silvestor.org.uk/silvestor/u…

Call for Papers: Trees, People and the Built Environment 6 (TPBE6) We’re looking for abstracts that explore how urban trees can help tackle climate change, support biodiversity and health, and create better places. 📅 Deadline to submit: 2 Nov 2026 charteredforesters.org/call-…

Join our free Introduction to Technical Membership webinar to learn about the TME process, application and resources, with a live demo of the application dashboard. 📅 Webinar: 8 October 📝 TME registration: 1 February Sign up for webinar: charteredforesters.org/event…