CALIFORNIA
LANDSCAPE
DESIGN
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS
CALIFORNIA CHAPTER
Photo courtesy of Jude Parkinson Morgan.
Enhancing the Standards of Landscape Design
The Association of Professional Landscape Designers, California Chapter (APLD CA) is dedicated to enhancing the professional standards of the landscape design industry through international certification programs, ongoing education, and networking opportunities for its members. A key focus for the California chapter is promoting resilient and sustainable outdoor environments specifically adapted for the state’s diverse climates. This includes actively supporting the implementation of fire-resistant environments—notably through initiatives like the “Slow the Burn Symposium”—which emphasizes strategic design that incorporates fire-safe hardscape materials and utilizes appropriate, water-wise horticulture proven to thrive while mitigating wildfire risk in California’s unique conditions. APLD CA professionals are dedicated to creating unified, beautiful, and environmentally responsible landscapes tailored to the local environment.
Photograph by Devil Mountain
Legislation
We advocate for many important causes that impact our members, profession, and issues in respect to our right to practice by monitoring laws and processes that affect our profession, such as the Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), the California Department of Water Resources Landscape Stakeholder Advisory Group (LSAG), Landscape Architects Technical Committee, and others.
IDEA
Our goal is for APLD CA is to more truly represent the world around us, a world rich with diverse identities and experiences and to provide APLD members with educational resources and practical tools to deepen their understanding of IDEA issues within our profession, enabling members to incorporate this work into their own professional practices, growing a more just and equitable world.
Our Sponsors
THE MISSION
The Association of Professional Landscape Designers is dedicated to advancing the profession of landscape design and promoting the recognition of landscape designers as qualified, dedicated professionals. Members receive a myriad of benefits and opportunities that support that core mission. Through volunteer efforts by those who are committed to its growth, APLD includes members throughout the United States who support multiple state chapters as well as individual international members. The association’s day-to-day management is headquartered in Harrisburg, PA.
