The leading Trade Association for UK landscape professionals, proudly setting the bar for industry standards for 50 years.
Since 1972, the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) has represented, supported and accredited professionals across the UK landscaping sector. With over 900 active members – from garden designers and landscape contractors to suppliers and maintenance specialists – we are committed to raising standards, championing careers, and growing the future of landscaping. All Association Accredited members have been vetted to ensure the highest standards of workmanship, skill and health & safety practices.
As the UK’s leading landscaping association, we support an industry worth £29 billion and play a vital role in driving skills, sustainability, and professionalism across the country.
To find your nearest landscape professional please visit our members directory.
Our Vision
To become the essential accreditation partner for all landscape professionals. We believe BALI accreditation should be a mark of excellence that every landscape professional aspires to and every client can trust.
Our Mission
We represent, support and accredit the landscape industry, providing training, professional advice and opportunity to members, and quality assurance to their clients.
Our Values
We live by four core values that shape how we work, serve members, and build our future.
Support Endeavour
- We help people to identify and achieve their ambitions
- We invest time and resources in developing skills
- We collaborate and share knowledge for mutual benefit
Encourage Innovation
- We look for better ways of doing things in every area of our business
- We nurture creative thinking and entrepreneurial behaviour
- We encourage and reward new ideas, wherever they come from
Celebrate Excellence
- We set and uphold high standards for ourselves and others
- We use our expertise to add value We recognise and reward high performance Demonstrate Leadership
- We anticipate and react to the needs of others
- We take a long-term view, working toward a common goal We promote ethical, environmental and commercial sustainability
Our Strategic Imperatives (2022–2025)
Our current business strategy is built around four key imperatives — each designed to serve our members, their clients, and the wider industry:
1. Lead the industry
We set and uphold the standards others aspire to, engage with government on key policy issues, and promote landscaping as a career of choice.
2. Build the membership base
We tailor our support and services to meet the needs of all business sizes — ensuring BALI remains a valuable, relevant association for every member.
3. Be relevant to end-clients
We promote the importance of using accredited professionals, positioning BALI as a symbol of trust and quality.
4. Future-proof the organisation
We invest in systems, culture, training, sustainability, and strategy — ensuring we’re ready for the industry’s challenges and opportunities ahead.
Celebrating 50 Years of Impact
In 2022, we marked 50 years of leading the landscaping profession. From shaping national awards to launching careers and raising standards, BALI is proud to be the voice of the industry — and we’re just getting started.