An open letter to the Industry. Who will be doing the job in 10 years’ time?

At GroundsFest 2026, Task Academy’s Rupert Keys participated in an important industry discussion entitled “Who will be doing the work in 10 years’ time?” It raised vital questions about the future of landscaping, the skills our industry needs and how we attract the next generation of talent.

But the conversation shouldn’t end when the event finishes. It inspired us at Task Academy to turn that discussion into action and invite the whole industry to help change perceptions of landscaping careers.