Ecosystem Management, Conservation and Landscaping

This industry cares for natural, cultural and built environments, helping sustain biodiversity, protect Country and maintain green spaces across bushlands, parks, gardens and public places. 

At a glance

  • Manages and maintains diverse landscapes and ecosystems, spanning Indigenous Protected Areas, national and state parks, bushlands, urban green spaces, gardens and sporting grounds. 
  • Employs a workforce across conservation, land care and landscape services, including ecological restoration, pest and weed management, arboriculture, landscaping, turf management and on Country land management. 
  • Protects and restores ecosystems of ecological and cultural significance, supporting biodiversity, climate adaptation and the resilience of natural and managed environments. 

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Ways to get involved  

Industry participation helps ensure training, qualifications and workforce planning reflect real jobs and on‑the‑ground conditions.

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Governance for this industry

Our work to support this industry is guided by a Stakeholder Network that provides expert advice and connects industry priorities through Skills Insight’s governance structures. It is one of 13 Networks that guides our work. Each Network also nominates a representative and a proxy for the Stakeholder Forum.

  • Arboriculture Australia
  • Australian Association of Bush Regenerators Inc (AABR)
  • Australian Sports Turf Managers Association
  • Firesticks Alliance
  • Northern Land Council (NLC)
  • The Landscape Association
  • Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (WA)
  • TAFE NSW

Representative
Jen Ford, Australian Association of Bush Regenerators

Proxy
Vacant position

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