I strongly support the licensure of landscape architects in the Commonwealth of Virginia.The professional work work of landscape architects has a direct and substantial effect on the safety,health and welfare of of the citizens of our state.Landscape architects execute complex projects that demand extensive and complex technical knowledge including roadways,pedestrian systems,Public plazas,storm water control systems,erosion control systems,site plans for large office complexes,new towns and the siting of individual buildings.Such projects plus a wide range of additional ones directly effect the health,safety and welfare of the public and need to be done by highly educated persons with complex technical training who have passed a comprehensive and demanding examination for licensure.