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LETTER FROM
THE EDITORS
A primary role of BSLA is to advocate

This issue of Fieldbook is all about

for our members. Much of the time this
advocacy occurs behind the scenes, our
executive committee toiling away in
office conference rooms in the wee hours
of the workdays and weekend, with the
determined focus of bringing benefits to the
members as a whole.

you, the individuals who make up the
tapestry of one of the largest and most
vibrant chapters of ASLA, and it doesn’t
stop here. Showcasing of individual
achievement will grow stronger as
these and other stories become part
of the new website and BSLA blog,
where members will be featured in
perpetuity. This issue of Fieldbook is the
beginning of a new form of engagement
that will allow all of our members to
put themselves out there for potential
clients, employees, and partners to
get an enhanced view of the world of
landscape architecture — the world you
all continue to create.

BSLA is lucky to have a large and engaged
membership. With Fieldbook (and this is
our fifth issue!) an outlet has been created to
reach you — our members— with messaging
that helps your business, honors your
achievements, and showcases the enormity
of the talent that sits within our Chapter.
As we thought of ways to improve
our communication techniques as an
organization, it became clear that we have
the opportunity to make our members part
of the messaging. This light bulb led not only
to the focus of this issue, but to implementing
new ways of utilizing our printed and digital
resources. (Read more about the website on
page 78.)

Fieldbook is published twice a year by the Boston
Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA). Articles do
not necessarily reflect the view or position of BSLA.
Editorial coverage or permission to advertise does
not constitute endorsement of the company covered
or of an advertiser’s products or services. No part
of this publication may be reproduced in print or
electronically without the express written permission
of BSLA.

We’ve been looking forward to creating
this stepping stone and now look
forward to unveiling the rest of the
picture at this year’s BSLA Annual
Celebration Gala.

Yours truly,
Fieldbook Editorial Team
Todd Robinson, Chair, Associate ASLA
Natalie Adams, ASLA
Vicki Carr, Affiliate ASLA
Tim Nickerson, ASLA

We care about the environment. This
publication was printed on a 10%
post-consumer recycled stock with soy
based inks.
Boston Society of Landscape Architects Fieldbook

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