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    Discover a selection of highlighted resources to support and enhance your forestry and arboriculture knowledge.

    Professionalism in Arboriculture and Forestry
    As a professional organisation constituted under a Royal Charter, the Institute sets standards of education, competence and ethics for its members. The Institute places a strong emphasis on competence, integrity and trust and requires all members to follow a Code of Conduct.
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    #MembersHour is an exclusive benefit for members of the Institute, but we’re excited to offer you a curated selection of our top six highest-rated webinars. These videos feature expert insights and valuable content designed to support your growth and professional development. Enjoy these handpicked resources on us! To enjoy all the historic #MembersHours, why not consider joining?

    Farming for the Future: How Agroforestry can Deliver for Nature and Climate
    Agroforestry integrates trees into farming, offering benefits for agriculture and the environment. Discussions focus on the need for increased tree cover, the loss of trees outside woodlands, and the importance of restoring tree populations. This session also emphasises the long-term relationships with farmers, regulatory challenges and the business benefits of agroforestry, alongside funding opportunities for projects.
    #MembersHour – Ashes from Ashes: Reviving Ash by Natural and Artificial Selection
    The session addresses ash dieback, a major threat to ash trees, detailing its destructive effects and recovery potential. Experts share insights on disease symptoms, transmission, and the role of environmental factors. Management strategies are discussed, including the importance of preserving resilient trees and the impact of the emerald ash borer. The genetic diversity of the pathogen and potential replacement species are also examined.
    #MembersHour – Towards Ancient Woodland Protection
    Ancient woodlands play a crucial role in biodiversity and cultural history. The speakers highlights their decline and the need for society to reconnect with nature amid the climate crisis. They discuss historical land management and the challenges of protecting these ecosystems, including landowner resistance and the complexities of timber production. The conversation emphasises the importance of collaboration.
    #MembersHour - Reducing the Use of Plastic in Woodland & Amenity Planting
    The session addresses the challenges of single-use plastics in forestry and their environmental impact. It highlights the need for sustainable management and discusses low global recycling rates. The conversation explores bioplastics, their sustainability concerns, and the complexities of plastic recovery and recycling. Alternatives to plastics are emphasised, focusing on prevention, reduction, reuse and recycling. The session also touches on deer management and the historical use of fencing to protect trees.
    #MembersHour- DiversiTree: Diversifying our Woodlands to Increase Resilience
    The DiversiTree project aims to improve woodland resilience by diversifying tree species. Supported by UKRI, the project tackles challenges like social science understanding and microbial diversity. Key discussions include the importance of diverse tree species, forest management practices and the role of epigenetics and microbiomes in tree health. Stakeholder engagement and the transferability of research findings are also highlighted.
    #MembersHour – Biodegradable Tree Shelters & Mycorrhizal Fungi
    Biodegradable tree shelters are essential for enhancing woodland planting and addressing environmental issues related to plastic. This session discusses current solutions, recycling schemes and the history of tree shelters. Three eco-friendly shelter options are presented, along with the development of next generation shelters. Key topics include soil microbiology.
    Forestry facing the future: a 50-year horizon scan
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    Forestry Facing the Future is a webinar series from the Institute of Chartered Foresters and the Forestry Commission that examines the key issues found in the paper 'A horizon scan of issues affecting UK forest management within 50 years' published in Forestry, creating a space for thinking on how we can respond. Each Forestry Facing the Future webinar features presentations and discussion, with key speakers from across the UK, including authors of the paper.

    Forestry facing the future: a 50-year horizon scan
    The complete bundle containing eight videos
    Forestry Facing the Future: Trees, Weather and Urban Planning
    Forestry Facing the Future: Technology - Smarter & Safer Forestry
    Forestry Facing the Future: Markets, Management & Value Chains
    Forestry Facing the Future: Soils & Seasons
    Forestry Facing the Future: Pests & Pathogens - Forests at Risk
    Forestry Facing the Future: Natural Capital & Nature Positive Management
    Forestry Facing the Future: eDNA, Ecosystems & International Commitments
    Forestry Facing the Future: Forests on the Edge of Collapse

    Directory of Consultants

    The Chartered Foresters' Directory of Consultants lists consultants and arboriculture consultants close to your location. All consultants are Chartered members of the Institute and hold professional indemnity insurance of a minimum of £0.5 million. You can search by region and/or specialism.

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