Society for
Organic Urban
Land Care
SOUL is the Canadian hub for organic land care accreditation, news and resources. SOUL was formed in response to the growing need for ecologically responsible land care practices. We cultivate knowledge of organic land care and support its practice. |
What is Organic Land Care?
Organic Land Care is the design, construction and maintenance of landscapes using practices and products that preserve and support the health of ecosystems and human communities. Landscapes include natural and created environments including home gardens, parks, campuses, woodlands etc., in urban, rural and suburban settings under human management, and includes the use of edible and ornamental plants.
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Organic Land Care for Your Community A Step-by-Step Guide for Community Members Working to Change Municipal Policies for a Greener Future
Organic Urban Land Care is much more than simply restricting the use of synthetic chemicals, it is working with natural systems to create healthy and resilient landscapes. It is a process of planning and caring for spaces with an ecosystem approach, relying on various elements of that ecosystem to support each other so there are fewer inputs needed and less waste produced. At its core, Organic Land Care is about increasing the biodiversity and subsequent resiliency and function of landscapes. Read More |
The Organic Land Care Standard The Organic Land Care Standard is a technical and goals based document first introduced by SOUL in 2003 to address the need for a tool to support a successful transition toward sustainable land care practices by individuals, community, industry and government. Organic land care is the design, construction and maintenance of landscapes using practices and products that preserve and support the health of ecosystems and human communities. Read more |
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