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Landscape Inspectors
Landscape Inspectors and How they Help the Community
What does a Landscape Inspector do?
On a daily basis our members are responsible for:
- Inspecting and approving landscape installations
- Managing and recommending landscape ordinances
- Reviewing landscape and development site plans
- Insuring proper tree care through enforcement of landscape ordinances
- Plant material is in compliance with Florida Department of Plant Industries’ Grades and Standards
How do Landscape Inspectors Help the Community and the Landscape Industry?
Our members are involved in:
- Public Education
- Municipal and County Commission expert testimony
- Continuing Education for Professionals
- Conduct an Annual Certification Review and Examination to become a Certified Landscape Inspector
- Seminars
- Sponsors an Annual seminar bringing together the experts of the Landscape and Tree Care Industry
- Volunteer community projects
- Habitat for Humanity
- Volunteer Annual Tree pruning in Public Parks
- Improving the Quality, Safety and Aesthetics of the Urban Landscape we live in
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Certification Information
Dates:
Review - Friday, September 26, 2008, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Test - Saturday, September 27, 2008, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location:
The Landscape Show
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
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Eligibility:
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The applicant must have a minimum five years practical experience in the landscape industry OR the applicant must have two years of practical landscape experience plus a college degree in a related field.
Acceptable practical experience includes: working in the landscape industry where knowledge of plan review, landscape installation, landscape maintenance, irrigation, plant identification, insect identification and tree pruning.
A resume and/or curriculum vitae included with your application are required documentation. Your application cannot be accepted without appropriate and verifiable proof of eligibility.
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2008 Fees Schedule:
- LIAF Member: $175.00
- Non-Member: $200.00
- Fees include: One (1) study manual, one (1) review day, (1) proctored certification exam. The non-member fee also includes one (1) year membership to the Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida.
Note: Applications must be submitted with full payment, proof of eligibility, and must be received no later than September 10, 2008. No exceptions! Check or money order only. Please make checks payable to Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida.
Click here and complete the 2008 Certification Exam Application ...
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