Chartered Institute of Horticulture

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) is a British professional association for horticulture.

Chartered Institute of Horticulture
AbbreviationCIH
Formation1984 (1984)
Professional title
Chartered Horticulturist (CHort)
HeadquartersBGA House, Nottingham Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0WB
Websitewww.horticulture.org.uk
Formerly called
Institute of Horticulture

Horticulture is not a regulated profession in the United Kingdom. However, professionals can seek Chartership to become a "Chartered Horticulturist". This is a protected title overseen by the CIH.[1]

History

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The Horticultural Education Association, founded in 1905, was absorbed into the Institute of Horticulture in 1984.[2]

The Institute of Horticulture received a royal charter on 21 July 2014.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Chartered Horticulturist". Regulated Professions Register. GOV.UK. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Horticultural Education Association". Museum of English Rural Life. University of Reading. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  3. ^ "An historic day". The Horticulturist. 23 (4). Chartered Institute of Horticulture: 18–21. Autumn 2014. JSTOR 48518548 – via JSTOR.