The Profession Landscape architecture involves the design and planning of physical sites such as parks and recreation areas, both from an aesthetic and resource management perspective.  Landscape architects are professionals concerned with the creative, rational planning and design of our outdoor living spaces..  A landscape architect is trained to integrate human needs into the natural environment through a functional , aesthetic and economically viable solution.  Landscape architects may provide a range of services such as planning and design, budget consultation, analysis and studies, preparation of drawings contract administration and construction reviews.

The objects of the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects are:

1. to uphold public health, safety and welfare as it relates to the professional practice of landscape architecture in British Columbia;
2. to nurture and further the professional application of landscape architectural knowledge and technique as it relates to the planning, design, development, preservation, protection, restoration, reclamation, rehabilitation, enhancement and management of the environment;
3. to advance landscape architectural knowledge and technique;
4. to further and maintain proper standards of professional landscape architectural practice in British Columbia.

1. A person who is a member in good standing of the society is entitled to use the designation "Landscape Architect".
2. A person who is not a member in good standing of the society must not assume or use that designation in any manner or represent that the person is entitled to do so.

Architects (Landscape) Act [RSBC 1996]
Government of BC Society Act
BC Builders Lien Act

Bylaws & Standards
BCSLA Constitution
BCSLA Bylaws [Am. 2008] (PDF)
BCSLA Standards of the Profession [Am. 2008] (PDF)

Policies & Procedures
Advisory Design Panel Application Form (PDF)
Advisory Design Panel Guidelines (PDF)
Use of Name Policy (PDF)  
BCSLA Intern Policy (PDF)
Selection Policy for CSLA Professional Awards Juror (PDF)
Continuing Education Policy (PDF)
Grievance Procedure (PDF)
     Grievance Guidelines (PDF)

Privacy Policy (PDF)
BCSLA respects an individual's right to privacy and to the protection of his or her personal information.  Any organization that collects, uses or discloses "personal information" as that term is defined in the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, and the BC Personal Information Protection Act, is required to implement policies and practices to ensure compliance with the requirements of that legislation.  We are committed to meeting the privacy standards established under applicable legislation. To safeguard and protect the personal information provided to us, the BCSLA adheres to the Ten Principles of Privacy Protection Policy.   

BCSLA Initiatives
2007 BCSLA Workplace Survey (PDF) 
The Workplace Survey was carried out to gather information relating to the current workplace conditions of our Members. The primary purpose of the survey was to acquire current data to inform work being undertaken to update the Society's Fee Guide.  In addition it is hoped that the survey will provide an invaluable insight into the profession and will arm students, employees and employers with up-to-date facts about the profession.  We hope that the survey will be a useful and interesting resource for all Members of the Society and will lead to a better understanding of the profession in British Columbia . 
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Sustainability Declaration 2002 (PDF)

Past Presidents

2008/2009 Board of Directors
BCSLA Board of Directors Members may be contacted through the BCSLA offices at 604.682.5610.

Executive
G. Blair Guppy, President 
Bylaws & Standards Committee Chair

Katherine Dunster, President-Elect 
Public & Professional Relations Committee Chair
Annual Conference Committee Co-Chair

David Thompson, Past President
Nominations Committee and Board of Examiners Chair

Geoff Gooderham, Treasurer
Finance Committee Chair

Andrew Robertson, Registrar & Privacy Protection Officer
Credentials Committee Chair & CE Committee Co-Chair

Directors
Cecilia Achiam
Dylan Chernoff
Pawel Gradowski, CSLA Board of Governors Rep.
Gerald Fleming, Vancouver Island Chapter Chair
Dave Hutch, Communications Sub-Committee Chair
Carolyn Kennedy, 2009 BC Land Summit Program Committee Rep.
Ray Visser, BC Interior Chapter Chair

Directors (Non-Voting)
Teri Cantin, BCSLA Intern/Associate Member Rep.
Annual Conference Committee Co-Chair

Cynthia Girling
University of BC Rep.

TBA
BCSLA Student Member Rep.