Snow

There should be no debate that those we engage for winter maintenance should be professionals, but too often their contributions are minimized.

When the Landscape Ontario Snow and Ice Sector Group was formed 25 years ago, it was clearly stated by Robert Kennaley (LO’s legal counsel) that the industry needed a standard in order to deal with the significant risk management issues.

New Hampshire’s certification model benefits the environment, contractors and the public.

From our dinner tables to medications to de-icing our roadways — salt has long contributed to civilizations across the world.

New for winter 2021-22

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) at the request of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and Landscape Ontario accepted a proposal to undertake a scoping review process on the need and support for a Snow and Ice Standard.

Ontario’s Bill 118 marks huge step in the right direction.

The use of salt bins is concerning for a variety of reasons.

When it comes to winter maintenance, how to best support people should be at the forefront of all of our discussions, actions and communications.

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