The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) is the Royal Chartered body for foresters and arboriculturists in the UK. We provide services and support to our members; guidance to professionals in other sectors; information to the general public; and educational advice and training to students and tree professionals seeking to develop their careers in the forestry and arboricultural industry. Our members practice forestry, arboriculture and related disciplines in the private sector, central and local government, research councils and universities and colleges throughout England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.