The CMA is the largest organisation supporting the work of conservation, access and recreation professionals in the natural greenspace and countryside sector throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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A range of membership levels available.

Students in full or part-time education get their first year FREE.

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We are committed to further developing knowledge and skills in the sector.

Many of our study/training days are run by CMA members with a focus on a specific subject. Training days offer insights into specific skills.

Events

Bookings are now open for this year’s CMA Conference.

Join us in stunning Dartmoor National Park, 4-6 November for this year’s conference, exploring ‘The Wild West’.

2024 CMA Conference - The Wild West

MEMBERSHIP

Be informed, be inspired, be connected

Join our network of countryside and natural greenspace professionals and you will benefit from:

Local, regional and national networks
Study and training days
Quarterly Ranger magazine
Access to professional accreditation
Annual Conference
International networks

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Countryside Management Association

Supporting the work of conservation, access and recreation professionals in the natural greenspace and countryside sector throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Accreditation

We’ve worked with colleagues in the field to develop a professional accreditation scheme that will allow you to evidence your knowledge and skills and boost your job prospects.

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TRAINING and Events

We are committed to further developing knowledge and skills in the sector. Many of our study/training days are run by CMA members with a focus on a specific subject. Training days offer insights into specific skills.

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Killerton Green Recovery Team (NT) with Barn Owl Trophy

Awards

Each year we present the Gordon Miller Award to the most deserving project, initiative or innovative practice that has made an outstanding contribution to countryside/urban greenspace management.

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Globally connected

We are part of a wider global community of environmental professionals, working in protected, conserved and other areas of the planet. Our members are automatically part of this worldwide network of colleagues protecting the natural environment.

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