Chartered Ecologist (CEcol)

If you want to join the Chartered Ecologist Register so you can use your knowledge, experience and influence to promote and advance ecology, then you’re in the right place. Our Chartered Ecologists are at the forefront of work to protect and enhance our natural environment.

Chartered Ecologists must demonstrate they:

  1. Can offer advice and practice that’s based on a fundamental understanding of ecology and the critical evaluation of scientific evidence.
  2. Work in accordance with high standards of professional conduct.
  3. Can communicate complex ecological concepts and ideas effectively to a wide range of audiences.

Applicants will be rigorously assessed to ensure that they are fully competent and confident practitioners. Registrants are periodically reassessed to ensure they have maintained the high level of competence required.

Who can apply?

Admission to the Register of Chartered Ecologists is currently open to:

  • Fellows, Full or Associate members of CIEEM
  • Professional Ecologists not currently member of CIEEM

Click here for eligibility and fees

Supporting your CEcol application

Your Chartered Ecologist application will be assessed against the relevant levels of our Competency Framework. The Framework specifies the levels of competence expected of our members at different professional grades and provides a competence-based assessment of membership and Chartered Ecologist eligibility.

The application process for Chartered Ecologist status changed to coincide with the release of a new version of the Competency Framework from October 1st 2024. Please note that if you are in possession of application documents that pre-date October 2024 you will need to request the latest versions before applying.

If you would like to request an application form and guidance documents, please complete and submit the form below.

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Request a CEcol application form

To receive an application form and guidance documents, please register your interest below. We will not use information submitted using this form for any other purpose.

Please note, to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner, we kindly ask that you submit your completed forms by one of the following submission deadlines:

  • 31st May
  • 30th September
  • 31st December
  • 28th February