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Forests are entering an era of unprecedented challenge and opportunity. Resilient Silviculture for the Future is a dynamic new webinar series designed for professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve in adaptive forest management. Participants will gain fresh insights into emerging silvicultural strategies, practical tools for building ecological resilience, and evidence-based approaches that respond to climate uncertainty, pests, and shifting societal expectations. Across this series, we will tackle key questions shaping the future of forestry: How can we redesign stands and systems to withstand disturbance? What does true adaptability look like in practice? Where can innovation and tradition meet to support long-term forest health? Join us to connect with leading thinkers, sharpen your skills and help shape the next generation of resilient forest management. 

This six-part webinar series will be recorded and available to watch back on the events platform for up to six months. The series may be purchased as a package or as individual webinars, with a student ticket package available. 

Resilient Silviculture for the Future is a partnership series from the Institute of Chartered Foresters, Forest Research and Silviculture Research International.

Webinar 1: Setting the Scene (3 March | 15:00 - 16:30)

Webinar 2: Risks (18 March | 13:30 - 15:00)

Webinar 3: Species, Mixtures, Diversification Pathways and Forest Development Types (1 April | 11:00 - 12:30)

Webinar 4: Upland Focus (15 April | 13:30 - 15:00)

Webinar 5: Lowland Focus (13 May | 13:30 - 15:00)

Webinar 6: Transforming Cultures, Communities of Practice (3 June | 13:30 - 15:00)

Green finance and nature markets are becoming increasingly mainstream. As these markets develop and grow, they offer significant opportunities for the forestry sector – but also present complex challenges.

How do we navigate voluntary and compliance markets? What does ‘additionality’ mean in practice? How can we integrate green finance into projects and make sense of concepts like stacking, bundling, and emerging standards such as BSI Flex 701 and 702?

To help answer these questions, we are hosting a webinar series, developed by the Institute’s Green Finance Special Interest Group, throughout the first half of 2026. Each 90-minute session brings together leading experts and practitioners to guide you through:

• Fundamental principles of nature markets
• Specific schemes like the Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code
• Project generation
• Risk management
• Technology and innovation
• What is coming next?

Join us to gain practical insights, understand the latest developments, and make the most of emerging opportunities.

This webinar series is available to book as a six-part package or as individual webinars. A bulk-buy option is available for organisations who wish to purchase a minimum of 20 tickets which must be requested to be paid via BACS transfer.

Webinar 3: Project Generation for Green Finance Opportunities (17 March | 11:00 – 12:30)

Site identification and assessment, stacking, bundling opportunities, and engaging with contractors.

Chair

Anthony Geddes – Director of Investment & West Operations, Euroforest Silviculture

Speakers

Barney Price – Senior Woodland Manager, Nicholsons

Visit to Wyre Forest to look at forestry operations on an oak Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) National Nature Reserve (NNR).

Evening meeting. Chris Johnson memorial lecture in Stoke Lacy Village Hall. The guest speaker, Tony Norman, will talk about black poplar. To be followed by hot pot supper and AGM.

Visit to Ickenthwaite to look at the native planting scheme adjacent to Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland (ASNW) over last 20 years.

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Centered around Bute Park and Pontcanna, the programme will highlight the Coed Caerdydd initiative and explore the operational considerations involved in managing a complex urban tree canopy.
Programme focus:
Coed Caerdydd: Strategic delivery of sustainable urban planting
Urban Forest Management: Operational practice and planning from Cardiff’s arboricultural team
Tree Health and Resilience: Bute Park’s contribution to the Welsh Plant Health Surveillance Network

Abbeystead Estate, Lancaster. Looking at commercial forestry, biodiversity constraints for woodland creation, temperate rainforest and upland oak SSSI. Numbers for this visit are strictly limited.

Visit to Wyre Forest to look at forestry operations on an oak Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) National Nature Reserve (NNR).

Chelsea Physic Garden. Tour of Gardens

 Joint visit with Irish Timber Growers Association to Aughentaine Estate to discuss the aftermath of Storm Eowyn, future resilience planning, renewables and forestry.

Green finance and nature markets are becoming increasingly mainstream. As these markets develop and grow, they offer significant opportunities for the forestry sector – but also present complex challenges.

How do we navigate voluntary and compliance markets? What does ‘additionality’ mean in practice? How can we integrate green finance into projects and make sense of concepts like stacking, bundling, and emerging standards such as BSI Flex 701 and 702?

To help answer these questions, we are hosting a webinar series, developed by the Institute’s Green Finance Special Interest Group, throughout the first half of 2026. Each 90-minute session brings together leading experts and practitioners to guide you through:

• Fundamental principles of nature markets
• Specific schemes like the Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code
• Project generation
• Risk management
• Technology and innovation
• What is coming next?

Join us to gain practical insights, understand the latest developments, and make the most of emerging opportunities.

This webinar series is available to book as a six-part package or as individual webinars. A bulk-buy option is available for organisations who wish to purchase a minimum of 20 tickets which must be requested to be paid via BACS transfer.

Webinar 4: Risk Management (21 April | 13:30 – 15:00)

Valuation, insurance, partnership choices, and the impact of long-term liabilities. Landowner and investor perspectives.

Chair

TBA

Speakers

TBA

Visit to Sturt Forestry in the Wyre Forest, to look at productive woodland management. To include Divisional AGM at Coppice Creations.

Professor Julian Evans OBE FICFor - Returns with his invaluable introduction to the art and science of woodland management for beginners.

Visit to Delamere Seed Processing Centre. This cutting-edge facility will support creating climate-resilient forests for future generations.

Courteenhall Estate. Late afternoon event. A guided tour of arboretum and gardens followed by optional pie and a pint at a local hostelry. A lovely social event to kick off the year’s site meetings.

Visit to Chirk Castle, a 13th-Century Marcher castle and Estate.

Visit to RFS Pancake and Hockeridge Woods to look at recent work and consider resilience and climate change.

In 2026, the Annual Study Tour will be hosted by our Southern Division. Planning is now underway, details will be made available later in the year.