A FORMER senior Confor figure has taken on a key role at the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF). 

Caroline Harrison (Ayre) joined the ICF as new technical policy manager this month. 

A chartered forester with some 30 years' experience, she was previously national manager for England at Confor and latterly executive director at Evolving Forests. 

She is a trustee of the Royal Forestry Society and Woodland Heritage. In her spare time she is a keen gardener with an interest in the future resilience of food production.

Speaking on the new role, Caroline said: “I am thrilled to be joining the Institute of Chartered Foresters as Technical Policy Manager to further the aims of the Institute and my deep rooted passion for the growth and success of our sectors and people.

"I look forward to meeting members and colleagues, old and new, and bring to the role the courage to challenge with an inquisitive attitude fed by a desire to learn and improve.”