• Our son is a Licensed LA which was earned through a 5-year academic degree program at Virginia Tech. We know, first hand, his knowledge and experience is superior to those individuals who advertise themselves as Landscape Architects. Government clients demand LAs supporting government contracts we licensed. He is involved in ecosystem restoration projects (e.g., stream restoration), green infrastructure and storm water management related projects. These projects are significant in technical design and execution covering all aspects of assessment, design, permitting, and construction. The projects had a direct positive impact on the community, safety, health and welfare, and the environment. 

• Licensure of landscape architects ensures that untrained individuals are prevented from engaging in professional practice that substantially (or significantly) impacts public health, safety and welfare. Licensed landscape architects fulfill educational training and examination requirements that prepare professionals to protect the public from both physical and monetary harm.

• Landscape architects are called upon for complex services that require highly technical skills, making it difficult for prospective clients to evaluate the competency of professionals. Licensure as a measure of competence can assist consumers in identifying appropriate professionals for design services.