Chartered Institute of Horticulture explained

Abbreviation:	CIH
Formerly:	Institute of Horticulture
Professional Title:	Chartered Horticulturist (CHort)
Headquarters:	BGA House, Nottingham Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0WB

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

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

• List of professional associations in the United Kingdom
• Royal Horticultural Society

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chartered Horticulturist . 17 July 2024 . Regulated Professions Register . GOV.UK.
2. Web site: Horticultural Education Association . 17 July 2024 . . University of Reading.
3. Autumn 2014 . An historic day . The Horticulturist . Chartered Institute of Horticulture . 23 . 4 . 18–21 . 48518548 . JSTOR.