Forestry is defined as the practice of all aspects of tree management, including forest and woodland management, arboriculture, urban forestry, environmental forestry and research, education and training in these fields.
Forests, woodlands and urban trees must be sustainably managed to meet society’s increasing demand for wood, for recreation, for amenity, for conservation and for economic development. With such pressure on the world’s forest resources, it is more important than ever before that the nation’s trees and woodlands are in good hands. Managing them is a responsible task, requiring a high standard of professional management. That’s the job of the Chartered Forester or Arboriculturist.
Chartered Foresters and Arboriculturists are employed in every branch of forestry and arboriculture and are experts in a wide range of specialist fields.
The Institute enables Chartered Foresters and Arboriculturists to apply expert technical knowledge of forestry and arboriculture, competence in the practice of their professional activities and to maintain high standards of professional practice. All members are bound by a Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct as part of the Bylaws and Regulations of the Institute.
The Institute is a registered charity, and must comply with a range of regulations governing the financial and other activities of charities. The government and control of the Institute and its affairs are vested in the Council. We have an active events programme of national conferences, seminars and workshops.
In addition the Institute also makes representations relating to forestry and arboriculture and education and training in those fields. We respond to consultation documents relating to forestry and arboriculture and maintain liaison with relevant bodies, both government and non-government organisations.
Dirección: 59 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2JG
Phone: 0131 240 1425
Web: www.charteredforesters.org