Institute of Chartered Foresters and Clore Social Leadership Launch New Leadership Programmes

The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) is delighted to announce the launch of two exciting leadership programmes aimed at developing the skills of both existing and aspiring leaders in the forestry and arboriocultural sectors.

These leadership programmes, developed in partnership with Clore Social Leadership, offer a fantastic opportunity for those who work and volunteer with trees. It aims to develop the skills necessary to ensure our trees, forests and woodlands are managed to effectively deliver against multiple objectives, including planting targets, climate change mitigation, the biodiversity crisis and more.

Louise Simpson, Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Foresters, said: “At a time of increased economic, political and social focus on trees, ensuring the workforce is equipped to deal with the challenges of tree and woodland planting and management is now more important than ever. These programmes will deliver an informed, skilled and strongly interconnected cohort of tree professionals with the leadership skills to drive the sector forward and navigate future challenges.”

Commenting on the partnership, Nadia Alomar, Chief Executive of Clore Social Leadership, said: “We are delighted to be working with the Institute of Chartered Foresters on this exciting project. Our experience of developing social leaders combined with the Institute’s passion and commitment to the sector will not just produce a fantastic development experience for the those on the programmes, but also raise the quality and impact of leadership across this vital sector.”

Leaders across the sector will have the opportunity to apply for two new programmes.

Discover Programme

This four-week online introduction to leadership is designed to provide in-depth insights into leadership styles and how to develop them further. Successful participants will discover the key skills required to build their leadership potential, strengthen their networks and map their future development. 

There are 50 places available on the Discover Programme and the application deadline is 31 August 2022. 

Find out more in the full Discover Programme outline.

Emerging Leader Programme

This intensive, six-month programme is designed to help emerging leaders in the sector build their leadership potential, strengthen their networks and drive both social and organisational change. It is designed for leaders with three to six years’ experience and participants will be awarded the Clore Social Fellowship on successful completion of the programme.

There are 15 places available on the Emerging Leader Programme and the application deadline is 30 September 2022.

Find out more in the full Emerging Leader Programme outline.

These programmes are funded by the Trees Call to Action Fund. The fund was developed by Defra in partnership with the Forestry Commission and is being delivered by the Heritage Fund.