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Sustainable Landscape Management®

Sustainable Landscape Management® (SLM®) is a Certification Program designed to educate industry professionals about the standards and best practices as it pertains to sustainability, landscape design, construction, enhancements, and maintenance. The follows topics are covered in detail: Arizona’s ecology, site assessment, proper planting and staking, pruning methods, irrigation system design, water management, turf care and conversions, soil health and fertility, long-term plant care, and pest management.

Upon completion of the Sustainable Landscape Management® Certification Program and passing the corresponding exam with 80% or higher, you will receive your SLM® Certificate and will be identified as an SLM® Certified Professional in our listing.

Benefits of Sustainable Landscape Management®

The practices learned through the SLM® certificate help reduce negative environmental impacts, conserve water, and promote biodiversity. The efficient resource management and sustainable practices you learn with this training can lead to significant cost savings on water and maintenance.

SLM® Certification

$200 per Member / $400 per Non-Member

All registrations include an SLM® Book

Ready to get certified? Register for a class in-person or online via Zoom. Pass the exam with 80% or higher. Recertification is required every two years. 3.75 ISA CEUs available

Recertification Process

The SLM® certification is active for 2 years. To retain your certificate, you must pass the SLM® Recertification Exam with a 80% or higher. You will be notified when it is time to recertify.

Recertification is completed in the student portal and costs $75. Please email frances@ALCA.org with changes to contact information or login questions.

Interested in Private SLM® Classes?

ALCA will come to your office to teach an SLM® Certification class to your employees or community. Minimum 10+ attendees.

Contact Frances@ALCA.org for pricing and details!

SLM® Resources & Best Practices

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