Bogdanou, Thalia, Starr, Christopher, Weatherall, Andrew
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8413-1539
and Leslie, Andrew
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6327-1711
(2013)
Use of the internet and social media in the forestry profession in the United Kingdom.
International Forestry Review, 15
(2).
pp. 147-159.
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Abstract
Social media should enable professional bodies to improve their communication with members, policy makers and the general public. Current use of the internet, particularly of social media, by foresters in the United Kingdom was surveyed to determine opportunities for their professional body, the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) to improve engagement. Existing use of social media was high, especially by younger early career Associate Members. This indicated an opportunity for the ICF to provide continuing professional development training via forms of social media such as live streamed on-line seminars (a webinar). A pilot webinar on forests and carbon was given to a small group of participants who then completed a short on-line survey to record their experience. Responses to the pilot webinar were positive. Implications for forestry in the UK and for other professional bodies are discussed.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal / Publication Title: | International Forestry Review |
| Publisher: | Commonwealth Forestry Association |
| ISSN: | 1465-5489 |
| Departments: | Academic Departments > Science, Natural Resources & Outdoor Studies (SNROS) > Forestry and Conservation |
| Depositing User: | Anna Lupton |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Feb 2017 15:26 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Jan 2024 11:32 |
| URI: | https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/2699 |
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