Chartered Institute of Horticulture

British professional association

Chartered Institute of HorticultureAbbreviation| CIH

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Formation| 1984 (1984)

Professional title

| Chartered Horticulturist (CHort)
Headquarters| BGA House, Nottingham Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0WB
Website| www.horticulture.org.uk

Formerly called

| Institute of Horticulture

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

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

## 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.