There are often many misconceptions about jobs in the sector but it's no longer just about muddy wellies, unsocial hours and manual graft.

There is a whole range of jobs available from caring for animals and wildlife to managing the home turf of your favourite football club or looking after our planet in environmental conservation.

Lantra also estimates that at least 110,000 new workers will be needed in the next ten years to meet demands and so the future looks good for people considering a career in this dynamic sector.

So what opportunities are there and how do you get started? Simply click on the links below to find out more.

• £2 million Green Talent Scheme offers 5000 work placements for 14 to 19 year olds. Read more...

• Getting to know the industries - what are the 17 environmental and land-based industries in the sector and what can you do?

• A day in the life of - watch our short films and take a look at a day in the life of ten different jobs

• Growcareers.info  - the extensive guide to careers in horticulture, from plant science and technology to careers in garden design and landscaping on this new website 

• Getting experience - work experience and volunteering are excellent ways of finding out if an industry is right for you

• Getting educated - discover the many educational routes into the sector

• Skills competitions - a great way to showcase your skills

• The new Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies - find out more about the new qualification for 14 - 19 year olds

Useful Links

• Agriculture-4-U provides the all year round action from down on the farm via videos.

• icould is about inspiration and encouragement. The idea is to help you make the most of your potential and talent, by showing how others have used theirs. 

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