I strongly support continuing licensing for landscape architects in Virginia. The skills of landscape architects greatly contribute to addressing problems such as environmental protection, stormwater management, and climate control. And they are at the forefront of implementing green infrastructure and low impact development standards. Landscape architects help to make urban and urbanizing areas heathier, which improves quality of life. The distinct skills of landscape architects, which differ from those of architects and engineers, should be regulated and recognized by state licensing.