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Clippings
October 5, 2017
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Do you have your copy yet?
Why is it so important for industry and government to use the Canadian Landscape Standard?
- The Canadian Landscape Standard is a single authoritative resource that is applicable to all regions in Canada.
- The Canadian Landscape Standard documents acceptable practices for landscape goods and services and applies to the areas of administration, planning, design and review.
- These Standards set guidelines and makes recommendations for all major aspects of the landscape industry.
- The Canadian Landscape Standard streamlines the landscape specification writing process by referencing one nationally recognized industry standard.
- Referencing the Canadian Landscape Standard in project specifications can result in better qualified bids.
- The Canadian Landscape Standard is a centralized and comprehensive mechanism from which to effect public procurement policy, legislation, by-laws and regulations.
- The newly revised Canadian Nursery Stock Standard Ninth Edition 2017 is now included as Appendix G of the Canadian Landscape Standard.
The Canadian Landscape Standard references product and services across our landscape horticulture value chain. It is a must-have industry resource, playing a key industry role in climate change adaptation and resiliency by setting the standards for well designed, built and maintained landscapes and green infrastructure.
Order your copy >
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Register for the Green Industry Show & Conference before October 26 and Save!
The
Green Industry Show and Conference is back in Calgary for 2017! Our amazing team of staff and volunteers have put together a conference programme aimed to inform and inspire everyone from designers to arborists, owners to students, growers to contractors. Our conference sessions are timely and responsive to industry issues - focusing on a variety of topics with 32 one-hour sessions over the two days.
We have three full-day
pre-show workshops on November 15, designed for more in-depth technical level professional development. One for Greenhouse growers, one for Landscape contractors/estimators and one for those interested in winter container design.
Conference session highlights include landscape pest show and tell sessions with Dr. Ken Fry and landscape design sessions with Joe Salemi. Bob Reeves is speaking on the power of soil, Barbara Crowhurst has two sessions for garden centre professionals which include driving traffic to stores and increasing retail sales, as well as many more informative and engaging sessions on growing your business, managing work-life balance, improving performance and the latest and greatest in horticultural and business technologies. Everyone will find something to stoke their fire and those looking for continuing education credits will also find sessions to fulfill those needs.
Landscape Alberta members who pre-register receive free admission into the tradeshow and preferred pricing on conference registration. In addition to the educational opportunities, all conference attendees have access to the Green Industry Show. With over 250 booths, it is the largest green industry show in Prairie Canada and is an annual must-be there event. For more information on the Green Industry Show & Conference, to view the full conference program and to
register, please visit
www.greenindustryshow.com.
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Written Test Opportunity for Landscape Industry Certified Designations
November is coming up fast and with it brings the annual Green Industry Show & Conference, being held in Calgary, November 16 & 17. Landscape Alberta is providing a written test opportunity for multiple Landscape Industry Certified designations. If you wish to challenge the Landscape Industry Certified Manager exam or would like to begin the Technician or Designer designation by getting the written portion completed, now is your chance. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to stand out from the rest! To register for a test, please contact Jason Young at
[email protected].
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Having an Event?
Are you planning an industry event? Let us know and we will add to our
events calendar on the
Landscape Alberta website. If you would you like a representative from Landscape Alberta to attend your event, let us know and we will do our best to make it out. Send your event listings to:
[email protected]. Be sure to include date, time, location and a web link (if applicable).
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Benefits for Members across the Country
ESSO: Save time and money while using the Esso Business Card Program. Discount of 2.9ยข/litre (at retail locations only).
Canadian Federation of Independent Business: Receive a discount on membership fees and access to savings programs, business training resources, business counselors and increased lobbying power at all levels of government.
Take advantage of these discounts and save thousands - see all the deals at the CNLA website
https://cnla.ca/become-a-member.
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Upcoming Events
November 15, 2017. Landscape Alberta Nursery Producers Auction, Sheraton Eau Claire, Calgary, AB.
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If you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like more information on upcoming events, please contact us at 1-800-378-3198 or email
[email protected]
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