High quality parks and green spaces are crucial to life in cities. That is why the green space sector sector is of great importance to cities as well. However, according to CABE, the UK government's advisor on architecture, urban design and public space, the sector is facing difficult skills challenges. These range from problems with recruitment and retention of staff, to a shortage of leadership skills within the sector. The CABE report 'Skills to grow' looks at how these challenges can be tackled. It provides seven main priorities to improve urban green space skills that may create the conditions for an effective green space sector.