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impressive article, I like the species listing.

regards Richard

Hi;
It is good that American Nursery Journal is following the same line, I have seen some impressive designs with the freeway bridges incorporating large areas for animals and over species to make safe passage. This also helps bio-diversity in vast amounts.  I look forward to reading the link,
 
Thank you so much Richard Kidger 

This recent article from American Nurseryman explores a similar approach:
http://www.amerinursery.com/article-9570.aspx

That’s an idea. But, from what I gather, the problem is that CLARB will never allow another organization provide the same service. CLARB is the end-all be-all.

I now recall having to get two LAs to send something to me in a sealed envelope that I had to send in with my application to the state. That was a bit awkward and it would be more awkward 10 or 20 years later … if they still existed.

Good comments Rob!!
 

4,000 over 13 years is only 6 extra hours a week. I don’t find that too ridiculous, but I guess that some weeks were a lot more and some were a lot less.
I’ve only had 40 hour jobs as an LA except when I was apprenticing (for lack of a better word) when they put me on salary and then had me work 6 days at 10 hours each (taking advantage of the r…[Read more]

Truest words spoken. Thank you for telling the truth. 

Is there a reason that another organization can’t be put together to serve the same purpose as the Council Record??

What advice this is. I had to wait two years after I graduated to find my first real job in this profession. I found reading your advice helpful for a entry-level professional, like myself. Thank you for sharing. 

While I agree a council record is very handy to have, it is just too expensive for the average LA to keep. When you add in the fees for the license, the application for the license, ASLA, etc. They charge BOTH to keep the record, AND to actually use it! In this day and age where mass data storage is cheap and simple, there is no good reason why it…[Read more]

There are reasons to do it and reasons not to. I don’t think anyone is telling anyone else what they should or should not do. The whole idea of discussion is to share our experiences and let people make their own decisions for themselves.
 
I think Craig is not only saying that it keeps the record for him, but he gave a great example of his…[Read more]

Seriously. You made this comment. You have no meaningful reply, or nothing else to say? How about “I’m sorry for accusing you of wanting to “Fight”. Or yes I was wrong, I didn’t understand the situation that CLARB forces candidates to pay for a record… Come on man… Please don’t leave pointless dialect or comments on our discussion, please…

As you can see. I edited my comment prior to you responding… because I knew you would take it the wrong way. Sorry. I though it might lighten up your mood, but then again… I realized you don’t completely know what your talking about, so I better be careful on how I approach this hostility.
You talk about fighting CLARB. I never mentioned…[Read more]

You are obviously a person who doesn’t keep good records… by your own admission in your writing above. Maybe that’s why you feel you need CLARBs services.
Let me explain how it works. Candidates are required to have a Council Record. When you are finished, yes (you are correct), they may opt-out. But for now I must have (and pay) for one.
If…[Read more]

All right, I see the problem now. You don’t understand what your talking about. I forgive you. Actually, to correct your mistake, the Council Record is required for you to complete your license. I can send you the link and the emails that I (now) am receiving from CLARB telling me that it’s required if you like. Maybe its not required for…[Read more]

Geezz. Hostel are we? 🙂 If you want to take it there we can, but I’m not that type.
I don’t appreciate the attacks. So take your negative energy to another discussion.
Anyway, in response. This information (for me at least) is all accumulated over time. I understand that CLARB can collect this information. What I am saying is that I don’t believe…[Read more]

Some people might need that service. But if you are someone who works in and out of the country, and not in various states, its useless and should not be required.
And yes. It’s that easy. Work records are available at the IRS or your accountant’s office. I have delt with the state. Thank you.

Probably so, Jason.

It’s either the individual or CLARB who provides information to each State. The state will take their time regardless of who provides the information. If your comfortable with CLARB, enjoy paying them for this service.
I choose not to trust CLARB.