LANTA

We applied for membership in the Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association today. This professional organization serves as an advocate for our industry, and also proves a high degree of commitment by LeeDavid Landscapes to be the best contractor we can be.

The Technical Qualification criteria include:

1. Must be a registered business in our municipality.
2. Must be registered for a Federal business number and GST number.
3. Must carry liability insurance (we carry and minimum of $2,000,000.00)
4. Must be covered by the Workers Compensation board.
5. Must carry a certificate of registration (COR) with the Alberta Construction Safety Assn.
6. Must provide 2 sponsors from current active members of LANTA.

We will proudly wear the LANTA decals on all our company vehicles.

Copy of LANTA Code of Ethics:

The code of ethics is a description of general principles of conduct. They are timeless and not subject to the changes in day to day business practices.

-To serve our clients with integrity, knowledge and creative ability.
-To consistently maintain the confidence and trust in the profession.
-To encourage education and research within the horticultural field.
-To perform work or supply goods according to accepted industry standards, and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association Specifications and/or specifications written in the contract.
-To attract to the profession those who possess a high degree of honesty, courtesy, integrity, and competence.
-To continually strive towards the betterment of our environment through our dedication to the profession of ornamental horticulture.
-To protect, at all times the integrity of the profession and the interests of the client and the general public.

Code of Conduct

-Members of Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association are expected to observe the code in spirit as well as in letter. The code outlines the most important standards of ethical and professional conduct by which members are expected to abide.
-Members shall act fairly, honestly and in a manner they would be prepared to defend publicly in all aspects of the practice of ornamental horticulture.
-Members shall endeavour to serve clients with integrity, knowledge, and creative ability. They shall provide only the highest level of professional services to clients and others in the industry.
-Members have a responsibility to provide constructive professional criticism when necessary to ensure the continued quality of goods and services.
-Members shall not make a false or malicious statement that may injure the professional reputation of another member.
-Members should work to maintain confidence and trust in the profession of ornamental horticulture.
-Members advertising shall be neither false or in any way misleading.
-Members have an obligation to render goods and services in an efficient and cost-effective manner in order to protect the client's interest while maintaining acceptable standards.
-Members have an ongoing responsibility to improve their own professional knowledge and skills and keep abreast of new developments in their industry.
-Members shall encourage education and research within the horticultural field.
-Members shall endeavour to attract to the profession, individuals with a high degree of honesty, courtesy, integrity, and competence.
-Members have a responsibility to pay their suppliers.
-Members will perform work or supply goods according to accepted industry standards and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association Specifications and/or specifications written in the contract.
-Members shall comply with all federal, provincial and municipal laws governing the operation of a business.
-Members shall continually strive toward the betterment of the environment through their dedication to the profession of horticulture.