Links
Landscaping & Community Resources
Professional Affiliations & Organizations
International Society of Arboriculture - The ISA is the largest and most influential arboricultural organization in the world and we are proud to be affiliated with them. Their site contains a wealth of information on tree care and on choosing a qualified professional arborist.
Oregon State Landscape Contractors Board - The Landscape Contractors Board (LCB) is a State agency that protects consumers by regulating landscape contracting businesses. The LCS licenses landscaping businesses and landscape contractors. Individual landscape contractors must meet experience and/or education requirements and pass competency exams. Landscaping businesses must post security bonds, submit evidence of liability insurance and employ a licensed landscape contractor.
Oregon State University's Extension Service - Oregon State University's Extension Service provides education and information based on timely research to help Oregonians solve problems and develop skills related to youth, family, community, farm, forest, energy, and marine resources. OSU has a Benton County Extension Office as well.