The CMA is the largest organisation of its kind representing professionals engaged in countryside and urban greenspace management throughout England and Wales. CMA’s diverse membership is linked by common themes.
Formed in 1966, CMA links professionals working in a range of environments from Urban and Country Parks to National Parks, Local and National Nature Reserves and other protected areas. Members are employed in a variety of different roles from Rangers and Wardens to Project Officers, Rights of Way Officers and Ecologists and for a variety of organisations including Local Authorities, National Park Authorities, the Forestry Commission, National Trust, Wildlife Trusts, Water Authorities and Natural England.
SCRA is the professional organisation for Rangers, and has an excellent record of innovation, training and development. Its success is due to the enthusiasm of many people and the commitment of a few key individuals.
The Scottish Countryside Rangers Association was founded on November 13th 1974, at the end of the first national in-service training course.
It aims to promote and encourage high standards of professionalism amongst Countryside Rangers, through the development of communication and exchange of ideas amongst its members and with other organisations, SCRA's views and opinions are sought from many quarters.
The Network is an ever-growing network of individuals and organisations, recording and caring for the UK’s wildlife data and making it universally accessible to the public, educators, researchers, conservationists and environmental decision-makers. The partnership of the Network allows us to run the national NBN Atlas which now holds over 219 million records of wildlife in the UK as well as a growing database of habit and ecosystem data. These important resources are used daily in decision making about environmental management, and for research and conservation. The NBN is a partnership organisation and it’s through this network the NBN will grow and develop. Your membership is important in helping the Network achieve those aims.
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The awards are a fantastic celebration of the success of projects, businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to protecting the natural environment. Ecology and Environmental Management are integral parts of caring for our natural world and by sponsoring this new award we are helping promote excellence in teaching of this complex subject to give the next generation of rangers, ecologists, wildlife warriors, landscape managers and environmental educators a good understanding of all things ecological and to make the best start on their careers.
The Award opens for nominations in August with the rest of the Awards opening in October. Keep an eye on the CIEEM website for updates.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Award: Level 3 Course in Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation at Kingston Maurward
The National Voice for Rural Areas - the Rural Services Network a membership organisation and work on behalf of members as the national champion for rural services. They support member organisations through the sharing of best practice and rural expertise, and advocate on their behalf to ensure that the rural voice is raised up the agenda with parliamentarians and decision makers.
A unique celebration of British wildlife, BWPA welcomes images of nature taken in the UK. BWPA was founded in 2009 by Maggie Gowan, and grew into the greatly revered and treasured competition that it is today. As of 2022, the competition is now directed by photographer Will Nicholls.
The prestigious British Wildlife Photography Awards celebrates and recognise the talents of photographers of all nationalities practicing in the UK while, at the same time, highlighting the great wealth and diversity of the natural history of the British Isles. At a time when we're increasingly conscious of the importance of wildlife, habitat and conservation, the Awards encourage photographers, whether professional or enthusiast, to explore Britain’s natural and urban environments, and discover its bounty of wildlife species, from birds to mammals, insects to marine life.
CLA: Championing the rural economy, environment and way of life.
The Country Land and Business Association is the membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales. Building a stronger voice for landowners and rural businesses.
Their mission is to promote and protect sporting and shooting and the well-being of the countryside throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
The UK's largest group of people dedicated to action against climate change. Working together to protect the people, places and life we love from climate change.
Join the movement, sign the declaration: https://www.theclimatecoalition.org/
Parks Community UK supports Friends' groups across the country to feel better equipped and more confident in their active involvement with their local park.
The Scottish Forum on Natural Capital is an initiative which brings together public, private and voluntary sector organisations in order to protect and rebuild Scotland’s natural capital.
CJS is proud to support this initiative at a time when companies need to make informed decisions about their impact on the environment.
The UK's youth nature network. We aim to connect, support and inspire young people, aged 16-30, with an interest in nature and conservation; working with other environmental organisations to establish the youth conservation movement.
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A life beyond the military - outdoors. HighGround's Mission is To improve the wellbeing and employment prospects of serving personnel and veterans using the green environment and our Values are Ambitious, Authentic, Inclusive, Practical and Loyal.
We are calling for a Nature Premium to fund regular nature experiences for every child.
‘We believe that the Nature Premium would improve children’s mental and physical wellbeing after lockdown and demonstrate a positive investment in their future development as part of the Green Recovery’
Read this article for more: The Nature Premium – an idea whose time has come
Aimed at helping more people to get outside more often. They firmly believe an active outdoor lifestyle helps you live longer, stay younger and enjoy life more.
38 environmental charities from across Scotland have come together to ‘Fight for Scotland’s Nature’ and gather support for a Scottish Environment Act. If the natural heritage of Scotland is not safeguarded - along with animals and plants, livelihoods are also lost.
A collaboration between like-minded organisations who share a mission to enable rewilding at a scale new to Scotland. Their approach embraces working in partnership with landowners, communities, interest groups and government to achieve a shared agenda that shapes the landscape.
Each of our quarterly CJS Focus editions is in association with an organisation relevant to the subject under consideration.