This Standard was developed by the Society for Organic Urban Land Care in response to the need for clear guidelines for the creation and maintenance of landscapes for environmental, recreational and ornamental reasons, following organic principles.

This Standard does not intend to provide all the information needed for successful Organic Land Care. Such information must be obtained through formal education and practical experience.

This Standard has been drafted to address Organic Land Care requirements in diverse environments across many geographic regions. The requirements under this Standard must be implemented with utmost sensitivity to local environmental conditions.

This Standards aims:

a) to provide a clear definition of the practices and products employed in Organic Land Care;

b) to lay down the minimum requirements Certified Organic Land Care Professionals must fulfill in the provision of Organic Land Care;

c) to provide guidance to the practitioners of Organic Land Care in their decision making processes;

d) to raise the awareness of the ecological requirements of urban landscapes;

e) to provide credibility for the Organic Land Care industry and to protect the public from misleading practices and claims.