What garden Trade Associations should I look out for?

The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) is the UK�s representative trade association for firms undertaking landscaping, both interior and exterior, a wide range of associated suppliers to the industry. With a Landscape contracting membership of over 700, BALI is continually raising standards throughout an industry that is all too often tarred with a cowboy reputation. For a selection of members on The Garden Network - CLICK HERE.

In response to the rapidly expanding profession of garden and landscape design, GoLD is a body of professional garden and landscape designers committed to excellence and quality. Each member must attain the necessary degree in Garden Design or Landscape Architecture to achieve membership status. It is this minimum requirement of formal training which ensures registered members have been assessed and taught by other leading professionals. For a selection of members on The Garden Network - CLICK HERE.

A UK wide group of expert landscapers dedicated to enhancing gardens and open spaces. Members of the APL can design, construct and maintain gardens to the highest standard regardless of their size. Each of our members undergoes a rigorous inspection programme to verify the quality of their work and has to adhere to strict procedures. Many of our members are award-winning companies. For a selection of members on The Garden Network - CLICK HERE.

The Association of Landscape Contracts of Ireland was founded in 1971 in response to the need for a representative body for the developing landscape industry. The ALCI from its inception has endeavoured to improve the quality and reliability of workmanship in the landscape industry in Ireland. For a selection of members on The Garden Network - CLICK HERE.

Formed in 1977, the Professional Gardener's Guild is a society for Head Gardeners, Garden Managers and those others engaged in horticulture (such as Assistant Gardeners, Students, Botanists, consultants etc.) employed within Private Gardens and establishments run in a similar way. For a selection of members on The Garden Network - CLICK HERE.

Established in 1804, the Royal Horticultural Society is now the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening. Their goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage excellence in horticulture and inspire all those with an interest in gardening. For a selection of members - CLICK HERE.

A modern, leading edge trade association representing the UK garden industry. It has, for over 100 years, promoted the profitable growth of its members through a comprehensive range of business support initiatives. It provides a vital forum for identifying and dealing with key garden industry issues and opportunities, represents the views of the industry to Government and is its voice in the media. For a selection of members on The Garden Network - CLICK HERE.

The Institute of Horticulture is the authoritative organisation representing all those professionally engaged in Horticulture in the UK & Ireland. Its Membership comprises, and represents, all those involved in the Management, Growing and Marketing of all Edible and Decorative Horticultural Crops, and the Research, Education and Consultancy concerned with them. It also includes those concerned with Botanic Gardens and Landscaping. For a selection of members on The Garden Network - CLICK HERE.

NSALG has existed in one form or another as far back as 1901, when the Agricultural Organisation Society's aims, established co-operation amongst agriculturists and the organisation of small holdings and allotments. Today, it maintains the British heritage by providing a united voice for the allotment movement and action to preserve, protect and promote a traditional way of life.

The National Farmers' Union represents the farmers and growers of England and Wales. Its central objective is to promote successful and socially responsible agriculture and horticulture, while ensuring the long term viability of rural communities.

The Landscape Institute is the Royal Chartered body for landscape architects, professionals who inspire people to expect the best from the natural and built environments. Parks, streets, regeneration, waterways and open space - this is the work of landscape architects. We are a charitable body working to enhance and conserve our landscapes whether rural, urban or coastal. For a selection of members on The Garden Network - CLICK HERE.

Founded in 1964, its the leading body in the UK for the amenity tree care professional in either civic or commercial employment at craft, technical, supervisory, managerial or consultancy level. The objective of the Arboricultural Association is: to advance the science of Arboriculture for the public benefit. For a few of our members - CLICK HERE.

The International Society of Arboriculture is a worldwide professional organization dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation for trees and to promoting research, technology, and the professional practice of arboriculture.

The Institute of Chartered Foresters was founded in 1925 as the Society of Foresters of Great Britain. It became the Institute of Foresters in 1974 and was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1982. The main objectives of the Institute are the maintenance and improvement of the standards of practice and understanding of all aspects of forestry, the protection of the public interest and the promotion of the professional status of foresters and arboriculturists in Great Britain and NI.

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