RICS Rural Professional Group
About Rural Professional Group
The RICS Rural Professional Group is the home within RICS for professionals who are involved in a broad spectrum of work across the rural economy and environment, including rural asset consultancy, valuation, agency and management.
It also covers agriculture, forestry and coastal land among others areas.
RICS Professional Groups are responsible for setting the strategic direction for the future of their specialisms and for identifying and serving the information needs of their members.
For web features and information relating to the Rural Professional Group, please visit the Practice Areas.
The Rural Professional Group has approximately 5700 members who benefit from:
- An internationally respected qualification that is recognised as the 'gold standard' of professional competence
- A regular and up-to-date professional journal that provides advice and commentary on key issues facing the profession
- In-depth practice standards and guidance on a wide variety of professional topics
- Access to a cost-effective programme of training events
- The ability to lobby and influence government and other policy makers on government consultations and the future direction for the rural economy and environment
- Opportunities to promote the profession through the technical press and national press and media
- Access to experienced professional group members, a Professional Information team and a Contact Centre, all providing impartial advice
- Access to a network of like-minded professionals through discussion forums.
Pages in RICS Rural Professional Group
- 1. You are here About Rural Professional Group
- 2. Pathway Guide
- 3. Member benefits
- 4. About the Board
- 5. Staff Contacts
