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Certifications and Memberships

Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professionals (MCLP)

Offered through the Associated Landscape Contractors of Massachusetts, a program that is designed to elevate the level of professionalism of the successful candidate within the landscape contracting industry and to the general public.
Web: http://www.alcom.org/membership/program.html     Phone: 508-653-3373



Massachusetts Certified Horticulturalist (MCH)

The Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association confers the title "Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist" on individuals who have demonstrated a high level of competence by passing a comprehensive examination, and by fulfilling prescribed standards of performance and conduct. A "Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist" subscribes to a code of ethics which promotes high ethical standards, increased professional skills, and continuing education in the field of horticulture.
Web: http://www.mnla.com



Massachusetts Certified Arborist (MCA)

The purpose of the MCA program is to enhance the skills and knowledge of Massachusetts arborists; to raise the level of public awareness as to the importance of working with trained professionals; and to provide a means of self-improvement and continuing education for the certified professional. The designation of Massachusetts Certified Arborist has become the symbol of professionalism in arboriculture within the state.
Web: http://www.massarbor.org



Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI, ICPI II)

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI), founded in 1993 is the North American trade association representing the interlocking concrete paving industry. ICPI is considered b y peer associations around the world as the leader in development and dissemination of technical information for design professionals and contractors. The ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Certification Program imparts the requisite knowledge, experience and industry guidelines required to build pavements using concrete pavers.
Web: http://www.icpi.org



New England Landscape Design and History Association

A non-profit, tax-exempt membership organization that has been organized to further the education of Landscape Designers and Landscape Design Historians, to promote these professions, and to communicate to the public NELDHA's commitment to design, history and stewardship of the land.
Web: http://www.neldha.org/



 

Memberships

Associated Landscape Contractors of Massachusetts

A non-profit professional trade association in Massachusetts specifically created to serve the landscape contracting industry. For over 30 years, ALCM has provided valuable resources and education to enhance the professionalism and expertise of its members.
Web: http://www.alcom.org/     Phone: 508-653-3373



Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association

The Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association is a volunteer, nonprofit organization whose members are businesses and individuals involved in the production, sale, and handling of nursery stock in Massachusetts. MNLA members work to promote the environmental well being of our state as well as the highest levels of business ethics within t heir profession. When you need quality nursery stock, garden and lawn products, or a professional landscape contractor.
Web: http://www.mnla.com/



Massachusetts Arborist Association

Professional trade organization that serves the commercial arboriculture industry, advancing the goals of its members through education, research support, certification and promotion of the value of arboriculture to the public.
Web: http://www.massarbor.org/     Phone: 508-653-3320



Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI), founded in 1993 is the North American trade association representing the interlocking concrete paving industry. ICPI is considered by peer associations around the world as the leader in development and dissemination of technical information for design professionals and contractors.
Web: http://www.icpi.org



Association of Professional Landscape Designers

Organization's goals are to advance landscape design as an independent profession and to promote the recognition of landscape designers as highly qualified, dedicated professionals.
Web: http://www.apld.org/     Phone: 717-238-9780



Certified Tree and Lawn

Partnership between the Massachusetts Arborists Association and the Associated Landscape Contractors of Massachusetts to promote the highest standards in their respective industries and help consumers find certified professionals that best fit their tree and landscape needs.
Web: http://www.certifiedtreeandlawn.org/



Ecological Landscapers Association

Organization's goals are to advance landscape design as an independent profession and to promote the recognition of landscape designers as highly qualified, dedicated professionals.
Web: http://www.ecolandscaping.org     Phone: 617-436-5838



Professional Landcare Network

Organization's goals are to advance landscape design as an independent profession and to promote the recognition of landscape designers as highly qualified, dedicated professionals.
Web: http://www.alca.org/     Phone: 800-395-2522



American Society of Landscape Architects

Promotes and fosters the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence.
Web: http://www.asla.org/     Phone: 703-276-0100



Better Business Bureau

Member of the Better Business Bureau
Web: http://www.bbbonline.org