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How a landscape-led approach is essential for people, place and nature
LI President, Carolin Göhler FLI, looks ahead to the future of the landscape profession, with the launch of our landscape-led briefing and corporate strategy.
As the UK braces for seismic planning reforms, it has been a privilege to see the profession step confidently into the spotlight in recent weeks. At UKREiiF in May, we launched our briefing, ‘Maximising value from built development: How a landscapeled approach is essential for people, place and nature’. The briefing showcases the value of a holistic, integrated approach to development, advocating for early and meaningful involvement of landscape professionals in shaping sustainable, resilient places
This moment marked more than a launch. It was the result of months of collaborative work across our membership. The insight and input of LI members were instrumental in shaping the vision and messages behind the document, ensuring that it reflects the realities and aspirations of our diverse profession. I extend my sincere thanks to everyone who contributed, and look forward to guest editing the next edition of the Journal, which will cover the briefing in more detail and continue the conversation.
As I write, we are preparing to launch the LI’s new corporate strategy – another major milestone for our Institute and the profession. Developed in collaboration with members across the UK nations, the strategy sets a bold direction for the next five years and beyond.
At its heart is a clear and ambitious vision: a world with enriching, resilient landscapes where people and nature flourish. This is underpinned by a refined purpose: that through the art and science of landscape design, planning and management, we deliver wellbeing, sustainability and delight, by enhancing and connecting people, place and nature
Three strategic outcomes define our path to 2030:
Landscape-led approaches are recognised as essential to deliver sustainable solutions to societal needs.
Landscape professionals of today and tomorrow work to the highest professional standards, with the expert skills and knowledge needed to design, plan, and manage landscapes that enhance quality of life.
The Landscape Institute defines and nurtures an inclusive, trusted community of professionals who lead positive change now and for the future.
This strategy, which we’ll present fully in the next edition of the Journal, is the product of collective effort. Consultations, workshops, and individual feedback helped to shape a plan that is grounded in the needs and ambitions of our members. Thank you once again to all who contributed your time, expertise, and energy.
Visit landscapeinstitute.org to discover more about the landscape-led briefing and our new corporate strategy.
