LNLA CERTIFIED NURSERY & LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL
(LNLA CNLP)
As we continue to expand our professional standards, the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association o ffers a two day review of the Louisiana Manual for the Environmental Horticulture Industry and exams to become a LNLA Certi ed Nursery and Landscape Professional.
It is important to note that the LNLA CNLP is not the same as the state licenses needed to practice horticulture in Louisiana, and does not allow you to legally conduct a professional horticultural business in Louisiana. To learn more about the state licensing process contact the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Horticulture Commission at 225-952-8100 and visit their website at http://www.ldaf.state.la.us/divisions/aes/HorticultureCommissionRegulations2003.pdf.
Upcoming Exam Dates:
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March 1-2, 2012
Hammond Research Station,
LSU AgCenter
21549 Old Covington Hwy.
Hammond, LA 70403
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August 2-3, 2012
Ira Nelson Horticulture Center,
University of LA at Lafayette
2206 Johnson St.
Lafayette,LA 70503
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Manual reviews will be held on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. The exam will be administrated at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. There are five sections to the exam:
Section 1 - Plant Classification, Growth and Development
Section 2 - Understanding Pests and Their Control
Section 3 - Culture of Nursery Stock in Retail Yards
Section 4 - Landscape Contracting, Tree and Turf Management
Section 5 - Plant Identification
Why get certified?
Who should get certified?
What do I need to know to pass the exam?
Where do I get the manual?
How much does the exam cost?
How do I register?
What if I have more questions?
You will increase your knowledge of horticulture and you may cite your LNLA Certi cation on resumes, business cards, vehicles, etc. to demonstrate your high professional standards. Certifi cation shows that you have a good understanding of the information contained in the Manual. Horticulture businesses, such as nurseries, garden centers, landscape maintenance companies and landscape instillation companies, send their employees to the CNLP Review and Tests to make them more knowledgeable and e ffective.
Who should get certified?
Primarily, persons in the retail garden center and landscape contracting/maintenance areas of the ‘Green Industry’ participate, however the course is also recommended for wholesale growers, irrigation contractors and Master Gardeners. The manual review is excellent preparation for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s horticultural services and landscape contracting. The CNLP was established to provide a professional educational opportunity for ‘Green Industry’ professionals.
The Louisiana Manual for the Environmental Horticulture Industry is the primary reference you must be familiar with to pass the test and obtain your state horticultural licenses in the categories of Horticulturist, Landscape Contractor and Nursery Stock Dealer. The Manual is thoroughly reviewed during the CNLP Review making it an excellent way to prepare for your state license tests. It is best to obtain and look through the Manual before the Review and Exams.
The manual may be ordered using the same form for registration below. The cost of the Manual is $60 plus $3.00 S/H.
Review and Exam - $75 per person
Review only - $35 per person
Exam retakes - $15 per section
To register for the LNLA CNLP Review and Exam or order a manual, please print, complete and mail the application/order form. The application may be downloaded by clicking the following button.
Please contact Dan Gill by phone (225)578-2222, fax (225)578-0773, or e-mail dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu, if you have any questions in regard to this year’s certified nursery and landscape professional programs.
Dan Gill
Phone: 225. 578.2222
Fax: 225. 578.0773 or
dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu