Endorsements and Partnerships
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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Read articles and news from NBN Trust here
Campaign for National Parks is the only independent charity dedicated to securing the future of National Parks in England and Wales. Our independence from government means we can speak out for Protected Landscapes when no-one else can.
Founded in 1936, we bring together a campaigning collective of organisations and individuals from all walks of life united in common cause. Our first campaigns resulted in the creation of our National Parks. Now, inspired by our past, we fight for the future. We want a world where nature and people are thriving in our National Parks, where wildlife is wild and natural beauty is protected for generations to come. Where everyone, no matter their age or background, can access, feel inspired by and fight to protect the future of these truly amazing landscapes.
With National Parks at the heart of everything we do: we’re here to unite, inspire and empower everyone to take action.
For more information visit www.cnp.org.uk Follow us: @Campaign4Parks
The National Voice for Rural Areas - the Rural Services Network is a membership organisation and works 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.
2026: Unfortunately due to low interest in the Award CIEEM have decided to discontinue this Award and thus our association has come to a natural conclusion, we continue to support the Awards and work with CIEEM.
The awards are a fantastic celebration of the success of projects, businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to protecting the natural environment. Countryside Jobs Service was delighted to sponsor the Higher Education Programme of the Year Award. CJS is committed to promoting countryside careers, working in harmony with environmental professionals to conserve the British countryside and natural world and part of that is ensuring that our countryside conservationists have a good understanding of all things ecological. By sponsoring this Award we are helping to promote excellence in teaching of this complex subject.
Revisit the 2023 winners here and read about the winner of the NGO Impact Award 2024 here.
An initiative with a mission is to ensure a more sustainable future by providing access to information and opportunities around green skills, jobs and careers. This is a platform anybody, from any sector or background can use to understand the role they can play in greening the economy. As we move to a green economy, everyone will need to think about how they can impact green organisational goals and fulfil their roles more sustainably.
Whether you are about to enter the workforce or an experienced professional looking to change career, the Green Careers Hub features a wealth of information for anyone looking to find out more about green skills, green jobs and potential career pathways.
The twin environmental crises we are facing of biodiversity loss and climate change mean that the work of those involved in ecology and environmental management is ever more important. Yet we are facing a skills shortage. We need more young people from all backgrounds to join us by choosing a ‘green job for nature’ career, bringing their talents, skills and enthusiasm to these roles.
Aimed at 13 to 23 year olds, this new website and social media campaign is going to bring environmental careers to the minds of young people and career changers.
LINK is the national intermediary for Scotland’s voluntary, citizen-led, environmental organisations, with over 40 member organisations and a collective membership of more than 500,000 people. LINK’s aim is to secure a sustainable Scotland, where our society and wellbeing have nature at their heart, benefitting people, communities and the planet. Members represent a wide range of environmental interests, employing land managers, service providers, campaigners and policy experts working on issues including agriculture, wildlife, landscape, health and wellbeing, environmental economics, environmental governance and environmental justice. Members have a common goal of contributing to a more environmentally sustainable society. Members come together as LINK to share resources and knowledge, to build a stronger and louder voice together and to bring an informed environment voice into policy and public debates through LINK members. The value of this joint working appeals across the membership , from large to small organisations. It delivers more effective use of limited resources through sharing and it provides mutual support at a time of eco-anxiety and pressures from divisive media and politics.
Countryside Classroom helps teachers to find resources, places to visit and school support relating to the themes of food, farming and the natural environment. We aim to inspire and enable teachers to use food, farming and the natural environment more often, in and out of the classroom, because we want all children to have the opportunity to learn about and experience these essential topics. Countryside Classroom is managed by a partnership of organisations that represent the very best in food, farming and environment education. We are committed to working together to increase the quality of our services and reduce duplication in the sector.
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.
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 their latest article here
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.