Landscaping

The following is intended to provide an understanding of potential licence, certification, permit or registration requirements when considering the establishment of a Landscaping business in New Brunswick. This document is a guide prepared by the Canada / New Brunswick Business Service Centre and affiliated departments and agencies to provide you with a list of possible steps and issues to consider in carrying out your project. The extent to which the information will apply to you is dependent on the circumstances related to your project.

Before proceeding, reference should be made to the Business Start-up in New Brunswick guide for information on the steps involved in establishing a new business in New Brunswick. You may also want to consult our complete List of New Brunswick Guides .

Note: You will notice that throughout this publication, there are some references made to other relevant documents ("see the document...")  If you are using the Web, simply click on the links provided. If you are reading this publication from a print copy and would like to obtain those additional documents, please call the Canada / New Brunswick Business Service Centre at 1-800-668-1010 and we will provide you with copies.

For further information on individual topics identified herein, contact the respective governing body or the Canada / New Brunswick Business Service Centre. Because this document is only meant as a guide, the Canada / New Brunswick Business Service Centre will not accept responsibility for business decisions made based on the information provided.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Regulations
1.1  Pesticide Applicator's Certificate
1.2  Watercourse and Wetland Alterations
1.3  Environmental Information
1.4  Protection of Personal Information: Your Responsibilities

2. Associations

3. Canada / New Brunswick Business Service Centre

1.  Regulations

1.1  Pesticide Applicator's Certificate
Any individual wishing to apply a pesticide must obtain a Pesticide Applicator's Certificate and renew it yearly. (The only exception is homeowners using domestic pesticides on their own property.) This Certificate is proof that the individual has received the necessary education and training to carry out pesticide applications in a safe and responsible manner. There are certification training programs for all types of pesticide application programs (i.e. training is available for professional lawn care, structural pest control and agricultural use). Contact the  provincial Department of Environment at 506-453-7945.  

For more information, you may visit the Web site of the Department of Environment at the following address : http://www.gnb.ca/0009/0369/0002/0001-e.asp

1.2  Watercourse and Wetland Alterations
If removing, depositing, or disturbing soil or vegetation in and/or within 30 metres of a watercourse or wetland, e.g. retaining walls, bridges, culverts, etc., you must obtain a permit under the Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Regulation - Clean Water Act. The permitting of alterations is administered under this Act. Contact the provincial Department of Environment at 506-453-2690.

For more information, you may visit the Web site of the Department of Environment at the following address: http://www.gnb.ca/0009/index-e.asp

1.3  Environmental Information
For more information on environmental acts and regulations, you should contact the provincial Department of Environment at 506-453-2690 or contact your local office (see below). You may also visit the Web site at: www.gnb.ca/0009/0004-e.asp

(Area code 506):

1.4  Protection of Personal Information: Your Responsibilities
The Guide to Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) helps businesses understand their obligations and comply to the Act. Since January 1, 2004, the PIPED Act covers the collection, use or disclosure of personal information in the course of all commercial activities in Canada, except in provinces which have enacted legislation that is deemed to be substantially similar to the federal law.

For more information, see the document Protection of Personal Information - Your Responsibilities, call toll-free 1-800-282-1376 or visit the Web site: www.privcom.gc.ca/information/guide_e.asp

2.  Associations

The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA), 613-622-5520, Web site: http://www.csla.ca/eng/index.html and the Atlantic Provinces Association of Landscape Architects (APALA), Web site: http://www.apala.net also exist for information.  

3.  The Canada / New Brunswick Business Service Centre

The Canada / New Brunswick Business Service Centre is an innovative partnership of federal and provincial government departments. Both levels of government work with key private-sector organizations to create a seamless information network for entrepreneurs.

Our mission is to improve the start-up, survival and growth rates of small and medium sized enterprises by giving business people in every part of New Brunswick access to accurate, timely and relevant information and referrals.

What can we do for you? We can guide you in the right direction! We can give you the information you need! We are your best source of comprehensive business information!

The Canada / New Brunswick Business Service Centre is accessible province-wide and free of charge. You may reach us through our toll-free number or visit us with your questions. Our office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. We also provide a 24-hour business information service, seven days a week, through our Web site.

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