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“Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” – the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects celebrates 90 years

Principal Heidi Redman was interviewed as part of a multi-generational panel reflecting on the profession of landscape architecture for the 90^th anniversary of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects.

At our next milestone, I hope we can look back and see leaders in our profession staying ahead of their time. I hope that we can reflect kindness, generosity and respect – that we can stay eager to share our passions with others, celebrate collaboration and mentorships, and that these mentorships can turn into friendships over time. I hope that we can all find ways to follow our passions and not back down from the values we believe in and that guide us.

Read the full article “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” in the online edition of Landscapes | Paysages

Cemeteries Running Out of Space [Audio]

Erik Lees was a recent guest on BCIT’s Evolution Radio (107.9 FM) show For the Record.

During the show, Erik and host Dennis Arellano discuss the prospect of urban cemeteries running out of space and other alternatives to in-ground burials.

Take a listen below (audio starts at 0:16):

Discussions: What is Green Burial? [Audio]

What is Green Burial:

Known under many names, including “natural burial,” “eco-burial,” “woodland burial,” and “country burial,” green burial is rooted in minimising the impact of human burial on the environment. While the level of “greenness” varies, in practice, a green burial is considered to have at least two of the following pillars:

Does not include embalming;
A simple casket or shroud;
Does not include use of concrete grave liners;
Simple memorialization, and
Some aspect of habitat or ecosystems enhancement.

In the clip below, Erik Lees hosts an insightful discussion on Green Burial with two prominent leaders in the green burial movement in BC.

For more information on green burial, visit the Green Burial Society of Canada’s website.

Links to other resources:
Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, BC
Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria, BC
Audio courtesy of Co-op Radio show: Make A Better World