British Columbia, BC One Call Limited (BC 1 Call) and the BC Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration on industry education, excavation safety, damage prevention, and underground infrastructure protection.

Landscape professionals and nurseries routinely undertake ground disturbance as part of installing and maintaining landscapes, irrigation systems, trees, lighting, fencing, and other outdoor infrastructure. This collaboration will help ensure they have access to current information and educational resources that support safe excavation practices.

Through this collaboration, BC 1 Call and BCLNA will work together to advance education, promote responsible excavation practices, and encourage informed planning before ground is broken. The organizations will explore opportunities to collaborate on industry education, professional development, public awareness initiatives, educational resources, and other activities that promote safe excavation practices across the province.

“Our members are committed to delivering quality work safely and professionally. By partnering with BC 1 Call, we can strengthen industry education and help ensure landscape and nursery professionals have the knowledge and resources to plan excavation responsibly and protect the underground infrastructure that serves our communities,” said Coreen Rodger Berrisford, executive director of BCLNA.

Together, the organizations will encourage everyone undertaking ground disturbance to contact BC 1 Call before digging to help prevent damage to underground infrastructure and support safe excavation practices.