Green for Life Magazine, Summer 2021

SUMMER 2021 VOL. 9, NO. 3

A LANDSCAPE ALBERTA MEMBER PUBLICATION

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CONTENTS

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ADVANCING THE PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY

Industry and Association News

MANAGING EDITOR Joel Beatson CONTENT & EDITING Kyla Hardon LAYOUT Kris Locke

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Landscape Alberta Green for Life is a professional publication for the landscape trade in Alberta.

A Canadian Snow and Ice Management Standard

Editorial and Advertising Landscape Alberta 18051 107 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5S 1K3 P: 780-489-1991 F: 780-444-2152 admin@landscape-alberta.com Landscape Alberta does not assume responsibility for and does not endorse the contents of any advertisements herein. All representations or warranties made are those of the advertiser and not the publication. Views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Landscape Alberta or its members.

Material may not be reprinted from this magazine without the consent of Landscape Alberta.

ISSN No: 1929-7114 (print) ISSN N0: 1929-7122 (online) Landscape Alberta Board of Directors Brian Gibson, Green Drop Lawns Ltd., Chair Ken Ruddock, ULS Maintenance & Landscaping Inc. Cody Brown, Tree to Tree Nurseries Ltd. Jeff Oudyk, CSLA, AALA, JLG, Land Tec Landscape Contractors Ltd., Vice Chair John van Roessel, CLM, CLT, JVR Landscape (2006) Inc., Treasurer Matthew Chausse, Seasonal Impact Laura Watson, Finning Canada Adam Jansen, The Jansen Group Landscape Alberta Staff Joel Beatson, CAE, CLM,­­ CEO joel.beatson@landscape-alberta.com

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Membership: More Valuable Than Ever!

Marnie Main, Member Services Director member.services@landscape-alberta.com Valerie Stobbe, Trade Show Coordinator valerie.stobbe@landscape-alberta.com Kyla Hardon, Communications Coordinator kyla.hardon@landscape-alberta.com Lisa Warner, Events & Relationship Coordinator lisa.warner@landscape-alberta.com

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COHA Connections: The Ornamental Sector’s One-Stop Research Website

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The Green Industry Show & Conference Will Be Live in Red Deer in 2021!

Cheryl Teo, Bookkeeper accounting@landscape-alberta.com On the Cover CLS Landscape Watermark Residential Calgary Follow Our Social Media Instagram: @landscapealberta Twitter: @landscapeab Facebook: @landscapealberta

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Industry and Association News CNLA Celebrates 100 Years in 2022 To mark this important historic milestone of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) a commemorative Centennial Yearbook will be published, both digitally and in print, which will gather stories, pictures and important moments from the last century of the association. This book will look back into the archives to rediscover the who, what, and why of the last one hundred years of horticulture in Canada.

We are hoping that Landscape Alberta members will be a part of this journey. A limited number of advertising spaces are being made available in the CNLA CENTENNIAL Yearbook.

Updated Rules For TFW Travel New rules as of July 5th, 11.59pm EDT.

• If you are eligible to enter Canada • Need to have a negative covid test within 72 hours of arrival at the border, will have to take another test at the border • Are fully vaccinated with either • Pfizer (Comirnaty, tozinameran, BNT162b2) • Moderna (mRNA-1273) • AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria, AZD1222, Covishield) • Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) - single dose • Vaccine has been administered 14 days prior to entry • You will not be required to quarantine.

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We invite all members to participate in this project by sending old photos and any other relevant documentation that you believe should be a part of the Association’s archives. Send us photos of past association events or other happenings of historical significance. Photos, documents, old magazine articles – it’s all good and it all has a place in our archives.

Whenever possible, digitize your photos or other documents and send them to info@cnla-acpp.ca.

If you prefer to send us original or hard copy, please send to: 100 Year Anniversary Project Green Trade Communications Rita Weerdenburg 19-2407 Woodward Ave. Burlington, ON. L7R 4J2

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Industry and Association News

Spruce Budworm Reported Near Bragg Creek An outbreak of Spruce budworm is being reported in the Bragg Creek area. It appears to be localized at this time. Spruce budworm is not a common occurrence in Alberta and is a pest the operates within an extended outbreak cycle (30-40 years).

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DED Found in Saskatoon One case of Dutch elm disease (DED) has been confirmed in Saskatoon. An elm sample sent to the provincial lab by the City’s Urban Biological Services staff has come back positive for DED. This case is the third case of DED since 2015.

In accordance with the City’s DED Response Plan, which requires immediate removal of all positive trees, crews will begin tomorrow removing the infected tree located in Leif Erickson Park in the Westmount neighbourhood. The surveillance and testing program continues to assess elm trees in this area and throughout the city. Based on the results of further testing and proximity of adjacent elm trees, there may be a requirement for further removals.

“This discovery of Dutch elm disease demonstrates that our ongoing surveillance and screening procedures work,” says Darren Crilly, Director of Parks. “Our response plan has been effective in ensuring we identify diseased trees early on, limiting the spread of the disease through rapid removal.”

Saskatoon’s DED Response Plan requires: • Immediate removal of all positive trees • ​Disposal of infected trees at the City landfill • Sampling of adjacent trees • Surveillance and testing of private and public trees in the surrounding area with an intensive search for elm material and other sources of infection.

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A Canadian Snow and Ice Management Standard

When the Landscape Ontario snow and Ice group was formed 25 years ago, it was clearly stated by Robert Kennaley (LO legal Counsel) that the industry needs a standard in order to deal with the significant risk management issues. Robert is an honorary member of Landscape Ontario and developed the LO standard contract.

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A Canadian Snow and Ice Management Standard

“A standard is intended to help improve safety and generally establish reasonable methods to be followed by all impacted parties with responsibilities for snow and ice management. The impacted parties would include both the owner and the contractor.”

I am pleased to announce that the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) at the request of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and Landscape Ontario accepted a proposal to undertake a scoping review process on the need and support for a Snow and Ice Standard.

Thousands of contractors struggle with good intentions but without any industry guidance with respect to snow and ice management. In many cases contractors make up their own management systems, training, and methods in performing work.

The lack of guidance makes it difficult for any contractor to explain their documents and methods, leading to difficulty in adequately defending any negligence claim made against them.

The reality is that insurance costs have skyrocketed because of the lack of a standard indicating contractor, owner, procurement, material, and equipment requirements.

In addition, the industry is exposed to environmental liability and has a desire to mitigate but is at the same time dealing with the liability and insurance cost issues driving oversalting.

There is a need to address accessibility issues related to snow services. Currently there is no framework in place to have discussions that would improve the situation for persons with disabilities during snow and ice events.

A standard is intended to help improve safety and generally establish reasonable methods to be followed by all impacted parties with responsibilities for snow and ice management. The impacted parties would include both the owner and the contractor.

The study on the desirability and support for a snow and ice management standard will start with interviews of industry stakeholders from across Canada, followed by a workshop involving Canadian stakeholders and experts. This research will culminate with a report which will help inform the need for a standard. There is an Advisory Committee to the CSA Group, which includes several members from Landscape Ontario.

We expect a report to be produced by CSA Group no later than August of 2021. A positive decision would necessitate the formation of a Snow and Ice Management Committee.

We expect approval for a Snow and Ice Management standard to be developed with completion in March 2022.

The participants involved will be volunteering their time.

The stakeholders, including their organizations provincially and federally will be looked upon for assistance, participation, contribution and/or funding. The current study cost is $20,000.00, which was funded through the CNLA Insurance Committees risk management budget.

On behalf of the advisory council.

Gerald Boot

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Membership: More Valuable Than Ever!

The pandemic has been a strange mix for our industry. Starting with apprehension of the initial lockdowns and after the slow start to 2020 it has been a very strong two seasons for the horticulture industry overall. This has brought many new challenges, from changes in operations to sector wide supply and labour shortages. So, despite the boom in demand and sales there have so many cost increases that many I have talked to do not feel they are doing as well as they can.

While we continue to work on the more systemic issues like labour (from recruitment to retention to skills development) and standards (including the snow and ice standard – see page 8) there is one thing your association continues to excel at; saving members money!

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Membership: More Valuable Than Ever!

With the cost of everything rising, the ability to save money on everything from equipment to insurance to supplies is more important than ever. Amazingly, some members know this secret well.

They pay for their membership many times over each year. Many more, still have not unlocked this cheat code for business, so I write this in hopes of helping just a few more members this year.

Through our relationship with the national association (CNLA), Landscape Alberta members have access to a slate of great discount programs.

These discounts are negotiated at the national level for the greatest impact.

The philosophy is simple. The member must WIN with a discount they cannot get elsewhere. The supplier must WIN with access to a market they cannot get on their own. And lastly the association must WIN with a small residual or fee to help keep dues low.

Here is a short summary of the current offerings; remember using one or two of these will often save you more than your entire membership every year.

“Through our relationship with the national association (CNLA), Landscape Alberta members have access to a slate of great discount programs. These discounts are negotiated at the national level for the greatest impact.”

The bonus value comes in a couple of ways.

1) You may be able to get similar savings on your own, but it will often take much more work than using the pre-negotiated discount. Time is money!

2) The more members that use the programs the more savings we will be able to negotiate.

Visit https://cnla.ca/savings for all the up-to-date info. Let us save you some money, now more than ever.

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COHA Connections: The Ornamental Sector’s One-Stop Research Website

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COHA Connections: The Ornamental Sector’s One-Stop Research Website

“With the objective of being the sector’s one-stop-shop for all matters related to ornamental research, COHA Connections also features industry-related news features as well as an industry research database.”

Under the administration of the Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA), beginning in 2008, Canada’s ornamental horticulture sector has significantly improved their access to federal government research funding through their participation in Agriculture and AgriFood Canada’s (AAFC) AgriScience Program: Cluster component. The AgriScience Program is under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, federal, provincial, territorial initiative.

The most recent cluster (2018-23), entitled Accelerating Green Plant Innovation for Environmental and Economic Benefit, includes a total of 10 very diverse research initiatives.

As well as meeting current federal government priorities, each of the research projects supports current industry concerns which are established through industry priority-setting sessions conducted at the start of the research application process.

Ongoing research results are made available to the sector through COHA’s research website, COHA-ACHO Connections. Profile articles, highlighting the research work of each research project, are posted regularly. The summer 2021 profile article “Understanding how temperatures within plants affect their growth,” a research initiative of Dr. Peter Kevan (University of Guelph) is now available, along with numerous links to other related journal articles and more.

With the objective of being the sector’s one-stop-shop for all matters related to ornamental research, COHA Connections also features industry-related news features as well as an industry research database.

Research updates, presented by COHA’s research team as part of their annual webinar meeting, are posted to the website each year, and final reports are made available at the end of each five-year project cycle.

The Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA) is an alliance of the three primary organizations representing Canada’s ornamental horticulture value chain, including the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), Flowers Canada Growers (FCG) and Quebec Vert.

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The Green Industry Show & Conference Will Be Live in Red Deer in 2021!

Edmonton, AB – The Green Industry Show & Conference (GISC) will be proceeding as a live event, November 18-19, 2021, and for the first time it will be hosted at Westerner Park in Red Deer, AB. After a successful virtual event in 2020, what people want is GISC live and in person.

The central location for the event allows GISC to continue as the hub for the green industry on the Prairies. GISC will continue to offer an industry leading trade show along with topnotch education. This year’s event theme is “Let’s Get Together!”; not only in reference to the return to a live event but also the focus on the social aspect that everyone missed.

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The Green Industry Show & Conference Will Be Live in Red Deer in 2021!

“This is an exciting evolution of Western Canada’s largest trade show and conference, we are excited that the new venue will bring more people together.”

GISC will be more accessible to more people across Alberta with easier travel from north or south. Combined with ample free parking and multi-day or single day passes, the move will work to make GISC even better for all.

“A central location has long been sought for GISC, a venue however was elusive. Coming out of the pandemic and looking for ways to bring everyone safely together again, now was the time to make it happen. This is an exciting evolution of Western Canada’s largest trade show and conference, we are excited that the new venue will bring more people together. Together to learn, connect and grow.” says Joel Beatson, CEO of Landscape Alberta, host organization for GISC.

GISC 2021 SCHEDULE * WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19

INDUSTRY BUS TOUR

CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE

EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN

TRADE SHOW

TRADE SHOW

GROWERS DINNER & AUCTION

TAILGATE PARTY AGGA GARDEN PARTY AFTER PARTY @ LONGRIDERS

For 2021, GISC will include a 37,000 ft2 trade show, 10 hours of live education over two days, pre-show tours, the Growers Auction/Dinner, Tailgate Party, and AGGA Garden Party. Details will be released as they come available. All information and registration can be accessed at www.greenindustryshow.com.

Joel Beatson Green Industry Show & Conference 780-489-1991 joel@landscape-alberta.com

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* EXACT TIMES TO BE DETERMINED.