NALP PUTS AN END TO THE HANDS-ON LICT CERTIFICATION TEST This year the only Field Test will be held in Kona on September 8, 2018 NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals) has announced that as of April 30, 2019, no organization may offer its hands-on Landscape Industry Certified Exterior exam. The hands-on LICT test will be ‘absorbed’ into a brand new written-only test that will be taken on a computer. The new test will be developed by Buck Chaffee, a testing expert/psychometrician. Any test candidate that has not completed his or her certification by April 30, 2019, will need to complete the new written-only test to become certified through NALP. As of May, 2018, I have not heard from or about any other State or Canadian Province that is in favor of this new test. The Certification Committee in Hawaii is strongly in favor of maintaining a meaningful landscape certification program and test that includes a hands-on component. NALP has informed us that “The hands -on portion of the exam... ...
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Kona 2017 LICT Test a Success / 13 New LICTs
On June 17th the Landscape Industry Certified Technician (LICT) Test was held in Kona at the University of Hawaii CTAHR Experiment Station in Kainaliu, with thanks to the dedication and hard work on the part of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Island Landscape Association (HILA).Tests were conducted in Ornamental Maintenance, Softscape Installation and Irrigation. The test started with a traditional pule, blessing our candidates and volunteer judges for a safe and successful day. Then the candidates went to work, showing their skills learned from the Landscape Maintenance Training program and Test Prep Intensive day that most participated in. Candidates passing the test and receiving their LICT certifications are as follows: In Ornamental Maintenance: Bruce Costello of Bruce Costello Landscape Maintenance Clinton Hirayasu of Kukio Community Association Daniel E. Damazo of MLM LLC Melvin K. Thomas Jr. of MLM LLC James Spencer of Chambers Landscape and Irrigation Rocco Mico-Talen of Bezona Botanical Nephi Brown of Four Season Resort Hualalai Zachary Price of Landes Home Service Sean Prentiss self-employed In... ...
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Eight New Landscape Industry Certified Technicians on Kauai
LICH applauds the hard work, dedication, and professionalism of the eight new LICTs on Kauai. As you may know if you have ever taken “the test”—getting certified as a landscape technician is not simply attending classes and getting a certificate; it requires a landscaper to complete with a passing grade a combination of difficult written tests and hands-on field problems. Congratulations to: Clifton Cardenas, Kauai Nursery & Landscape, Inc. Dawson Okinaka, Kauai Nursery & Landscape, Inc. Devin McConnell, Kauai Nursery & Landscape, Inc. Nathan Keanini, Ka’aina Landscaping & Home Improvement Roscoe Fennell, Kauai Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. Ryan Sanchez, Kauai Nursery & Landscape Inc. Saundri Harris, Kauai Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. Theresa Hassinger, National Tropical Botanical Gardens LICH and the Kauai Landscape Industry Council (KLIC) want to thank these Sponsors for the LICT test on Kauai: ...
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2017 Certification off to a Great Start
LICT tests got under way with the Ornamental Maintenance Test on Kauai, April 27th and 29th. Kona is up next, testing in Ornamental Maintenance, Irrigation and Softscape Installation on June 15th and 17th. Registration is closed for the Kona test. Classes on Oahu start this Thursday, June 7th and the Oahu test will be held on August 10th and 12th. Information about classes and tests for the 2017 season can be found on the Certifications/Training Page, and test information Registration Forms can be found by clicking here! ...
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LICT Test Calendar, 2015
For Registration Forms for Kona, Maui or Oahu, go to www.hawaiiscape.com Certifications Page If you want to add Softscapoe Installation to your list of certifications, this year is your chance to make that happen. Questions? Call Garrett Webb, LICT State Administrator at 808 960-3650 Kona Ornamental Maintenance and Softscape Installation Written Tests: June 18th / Field Test: June 20th Maui Ornamental Maintenance TBA Oahu Ornamental and Turf Maintenance and Irrigation Written Test: August 13th / Field Test: August: 15th ...
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Preparing You Drought Management Plan
In the past decade, we’ve seen and heard a lot of new “Buzzwords” in the landscape industry. Words such as LEED, sustainability, low-impact, urban sprawl, being Green, and many more have become commonplace. Another “buzzword” which has been around for a while, but has never really discussed much in Hawaii is “Drought Management Plan”. Ancient Hawaiian’s had drought management plans, which date back hundreds of years. These laws that governed water usage were known as the Kanawai or “laws of water” and were enforced by a strict Kapu. Damaging an irrigation system or harming a water source was punishable by death in cases. Water conservation was the preeminent law of the land and was very successful in supporting Hawaii’s population. Officially, The State of Hawaii implemented the development of their initial modern day “Hawaii Drought Plan” in 2000 and this was updated in 2005, but has really never been implemented on a statewide level. Prior to then, drought was addressed as a temporary emergency and actions that were taken in... ...
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Mowing Tips
Proper mowing height is important in maintaining the health and overall appearance of turf grasses. Each kind of turf grass has its own recommended range of upper and lower mowing height. Mowing near the lower end of the range in some species can be beneficial by causing an increase in the growth of the stolons and rhizomes, resulting in increased turf density. However, mowing too low will reduce the amount of leaf area which will decrease photosynthesis. This will decrease the root mass resulting in a reduced tolerance to foot traffic and to heat and water stress, resulting in a brown lawn. Mowing near the lower end of the recommended range is tolerated better during the summer months in Hawaii when our warm season grasses are at their highest growth rate. Home lawns should not be cut lower than ½ inch, very low mowing at ¼ inch or below should be restricted to golf greens and tee boxes, where turf species adapted to low mowing and special professional care and... ...
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LICH Announces Runway Plant Show
Experience 50 new non-invasive plants like never before at the LICH Runway Plant Show with the creations of IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre on June 14th at the Kapiolani Community College Culinary School sponsored by Alii Turf Company. An evening not to be missed featuring models walking the runway with promising non-invasive plants, a rare plant silent auction, cocktails and pupus made from locally grown produce. Nurseries should submit plants for consideration by April 19th by email Chris.Dacus@gmail.com for more information. Check the website and the next issue for more details on ticket information. ...
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