Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Certificates and Certifications for Landscape Professionals

• Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP)training certificate – verify GI-BMP credentials
  The GI-BMP training is overseen by the FFL program and teaches proper landscape maintenance practices to landscape professionals. GI-BMP training includes landscape management, irrigation, fertilization and pesticide application information. The GI-BMP certificate is required for those who seek a state limited commercial fertilizer applicator license, but it is beneficial for all landscape professionals.
• Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Certified Professional (FFLCP) – certified professional list
  The FFLCP certification introduces participants to the nine principles of the FFL program as well as Florida-Friendly design considerations and maintenance best management practices. These individuals are educated and trained to recognize and address common landscape issues by using environmentally sustainable landscape management practices that help preserve and protect Florida’s natural resources.
• Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) certifications – verify FNGLA credentials
  • Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP) program is the industry standard for measuring horticulture knowledge on everything from plant and pest identification to landscape management.
  • Certified Landscape Technician (FCLT) program measures the skills of practicing landscape installation technicians.
  • Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician (FCLMT) program measures the skills of practicing landscape maintenance technicians. This certification relies heavily on Green Industries Best Management Practices.
  • Certified Landscape Designer (FCLD) program offers a professional designation for practicing landscape designers.
  • Certified Landscape Contractor (FCLC) program is the highest level of certification available to Florida's landscape installation professionals.
  • Certified Landscape Irrigation Service Technician (FCLIST) program measures skills specific to landscape irrigation service technicians.

  Professional Associations to Consider

  • National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP).
  • American Society of Landscape Architect (ASLA).
  • Florida Turfgrass Association (FTGA).
  • Florida Pest Management Association (FPMA).
  • Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA).
  • Professional Grounds Maintenance Society (PGMS).

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  P.O. Box 110675 Gainesville, FL 32611-0675
  (352) 273-4518

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