The Association represents the interests of the two state’s landscape and garden maintenance contractors, designers and suppliers of products and services. The LNA promotes the importance of landscaping to the liveability of our urban environments and the integral role it must play in the future planning and development of our cities. The Associations Objective is: "To build, lead and manage relationships to deliver optimum membership benefits". "To continue the professional development of landscape contractors through the LNA Certified Landscape Professional Program, which is endorsed by NSW Fair Trading" LNA Master Landscapers Association was formed in 1979 with an aim to raise the public perception of the Landscape Industry via increased quality in landscape construction works. Instrumental in the development of the first and then subsequent tailored and now nationally recognised landscape specific trade and diploma courses,The LNA is enmeshed in governmental dialogue in furthering career paths for young industry professionals. - See more at: http://landscapenswact.com.au/about-the-lna#sthash.tBqrP1Ea.dpuf