Landscape Professionals
Landscape Professionals
Landscapers play a crucial role in shaping and maintaining outdoor spaces across British Columbia. Whether you specialize in residential, commercial, or municipal projects, the BC Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA) provides the resources, training, and advocacy you need to grow your business and stay ahead in the industry.
Landscape Awards of Excellence
The 2024 BC Landscape Awards of Excellence recipients have been announced!
The 2025 BC Landscape Awards of Excellence open on July 1, 2025.
Key Issues Affecting Landscape Professionals
BCLNA works to advocate for key issues affecting the landscape professional sector, including:
As cities and municipalities push for emissions reductions, BCLNA is working to ensure a seamless transition for landscape professionals.
Energy TransitionLabour shortages and retaining skilled workers continue to be significant concerns in the industry.
LabourThe spread of Japanese Beetle poses a threat to plants and ecosystems, requiring effective management strategies.
Japanese BeetleEnsuring fair wages while maintaining profitability is a balancing act for landscape businesses.
WagesLandscape professionals are the top offender for damage caused to underground utilities; we're working to change that.
Ground DisturbanceResources for Landscape Professionals
Explore these valuable resources to enhance your landscaping knowledge and practices:
The CLS is an indispensable tool to the success of any landscape project that is designed, built and maintained to this nationally recognized standard. BCLNA members receive a free subscription to this standard as part of their membership.
Get the StandardThe Damage Information Reporting Tool is a secure web application that enables stakeholders to submit and analyze data about underground facility damages and near-miss events. This is a great tool for landscape professionals to be aware of and use in order to give better reporting for prevention strategies.
View the ToolThe Tree Guide is a selection tool to help people in the Metro Vancouver region find the right tree for the right location, including climate change resilient options.
View the GuideLandscape professionals can track their Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Credits with BCLNA! BCLNA is ministry-approved to track CECs and provides this service free to members, and to non-members for a fee.
Track Your CECsLooking for great plants to include in your landscapes? Discover excellent plant choices for the Pacific Northwest region.
View Plant PicksLandscape Certifications
Explore essential training and certification opportunities for landscape professionals.
Upcoming Landscape Events
Meet Our Program Coordinator
Angie Miller Chamaa
Landscape professionals have a dedicated resource in Angie Miller Chamaa, our Program Coordinator. Passionate about industry excellence and education opportunities, Angie is your go-to resource for:
- Answering questions about workshops, training, and certifications
- Guiding you through the Landscape Awards of Excellence process
- Supporting advocacy efforts that impact your business and the industry
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Meet Your Landscape Advisory Group
Meet the dedicated members shaping the future of the landscape sector in BC.
View MembersLandscape Advisory Group Members
- Mike LaLonde - Blue Pine Enterprises (Chair)
- Anne Kulla - Huckleberry Landscape Design
- Brandon Kennedy - Kennedy Landscaping
- Brian Ramor - Think Green Landscaping
- Dana Bech - Horizon Contracting Group
- Daniel Stone - Florenco Commercial Landscapers
- David Endacott - Atkinson Landscaping
- Heike Stippler - Heike Designs, Inc.
- Jamie Lamont - Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Jeff Foley - Para Space Landscaping, Inc.
- Martin Duyvestyn - University Sprinklers