Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) is an internationally recognised qualification for anyone that wishes to expand their skills, knowledge and career development opportunities.
It is the pre-eminent standard for professionals working in all aspects of landscape design, planning, management, science, and urban design. Chartership confirms that you have met the highest standards in both education and practice and it acknowledges your commitment to both professional integrity and the maintenance of this standard through continued professional development.
In an increasingly competitive and diverse profession, Chartered membership is the ideal way to develop your career and increase your earning potential.
The membership year runs from 1 June through to the 31 May.
As a Chartered professional your advice and opinion is recognised and sought after by both colleagues and clients. In addition, your Chartered status enables you to give evidence at public inquiries, where your professional opinion will be called upon and respected.
The main route to becoming a CMLI is to join the Pathway to Chartership (P2C) as an Associate member.
Your application will be assessed against existing chartered status, work, academic experience, and your knowledge of UK law and practice.
Get free access to Campus (with discounts on Premium content), our vast library of high-quality, on-demand CPD videos. Campus includes webinars and masterclasses, as well as sessions from our CPD days, conferences and other events.
As members you’re part of a vast network of landscape professionals in a breadth of roles across the natural and built environment. You’ll be listed on our member directory where you can be discovered by prospective customers, employers and peers.
If you’re part of a Registered Practice, you’ll also be able to list any projects you’ve been involved in in our case studies directory.
Our branches are at the heart of the work we do. We have 12 LI branches across the UK, plus one for international members. As a member, you can join your local branch, attend their events, and get updates on activities in other branches. You can also vote for your local branch committee and nominate yourself as branch chair, secretary, or as a general committee member. Find out what’s going on in your area.
Keeping up-to-date with your own professional development and staying ahead with current practice is important for all professionals in the landscape profession. That’s why all LI members get free or discounted access to all of our live online and in-person events. We hold regular webinars and masterclasses, delivered by industry experts, to keep you informed about technical, policy and business matters.
We offer discounted rates on insurance services, free legal advice and a pension scheme. If you work for a Registered Practice then let them know that they can receive a free initial consultation for bespoke insurance, tailored to the industry, through LI Insurance Services.
We also offer discounts on JCLI contracts.
You’ll receive a print copy of the quarterly Landscape Journal, which provides in-depth insight into the issues at the forefront of the landscape industry and the innovative solutions the industry has taken to tackle these.
As a Chartered member, you have a voice in how your Institute is run through voting at annual general meetings, extraordinary general meetings, and LI Elections, as well as standing for elected positions, and committee memberships.
As a Chartered member, you’ll be required to complete a minimum of 25 hours of CPD every year. It is a commitment to maintaining your professional competence, knowledge and relevance in a challenging and fast-moving professional environment.
Under the LI’s Charter, Chartered Members are entitled to use the post-nominals CMLI.
