Washington State Certified Sustainable Landscape Professional

Study Materials
WA SLP Program Reqs and BMPs
Sustainable Landscape Study Materials
The New American Landscape


March 7-9, 2013 - Training & Exam | South Seattle Community College  |  Cost: $250
Washington State Certified
Sustainable Landscape Professional

Training study materials will be available for purchase in January 2013 from WSNLA.

Why get certified?
To be eligible for certification, you must meet one or more of the following requirements:
- Be certified by a professional horticultural association (APLD, ISA, WALP/PLANET, WSNLA)
- Be a licensed landscape architect; or
-Have 3-years landscape experience as well as a horticultural degree or a degree in a related field.

What will I learn and be tested on?
The training, study materials, and exam are based on 200+ sustainable best practices for:

• Building and protecting soils
• Conserving, managing, and protecting water
• Protecting air quality and preventing noise pollution
• Protecting, creating and managing habitat
• Managing and conserving energy
• Selecting, planting, and maintaining plants sustainably
• Managing pests and diseases sustainably
• Sustainable materials

Why get certified?
More and more customers are requesting sustainable landscape design, construction, and maintenance. Earn a new designation to show customers and others that you are knowledgeable in sustainable practices.

Besides this advanced learning, this is a great opportunity to network with other landscape professionals around Washington State who promote and conduct sustainable practices.

How do I register?
Register online at:  http://www.wsnla.org/cgi/cart.cgi?action=search&category=Seminars
Contact: Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association at (800) 672-7711.