OLCA is a Proud Affiliate of the National Association of Landscape Professionals

ABOUT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS

The National Association of Landscape Professionals is the national trade association representing nearly 100,000 landscape industry professionals in the United States, with additional members in Canada and overseas. Member companies specialize in lawn care, landscape design and installation, landscape maintenance, tree care, irrigation and water management, and interior plantscaping. Members also include students, consultants, industry suppliers, state associations and affiliate members.

WHAT WE DO

NALP is the only national organization built by the collaboration of landscape and lawn care industry professionals, and we are committed to helping our members achieve success. 

Education
With a platform for growth founded on educational resources and peer-to-peer sharing on a national scale, we provide members with invaluable access to the best ideas and practices in the landscape industry. 

Advocacy
With deep relationships with legislators and policymakers, we are the voice of our members and our industry amid an increasingly challenging regulatory environment. 

Professionalism
With a focus on professionalism that is establishing the highest standard in the industry, we are driving consumer preference for our members’ services. The association administers the Landscape Industry Certified designation which is a benchmark for educational achievement for lawn care and landscape professionals.

OUR MISSION

The National Association of Landscape Professionals passionately advocates for the economic, social and environmental benefits of the landscape industry.