ELCA - European Landscape Contractors Association

Registration open until the end of the week! We are excited to see you all in Austria.

A great conversation with Egbert Roozen on the role of Brussels in shaping the future of the green sector.

From the “market of today” to the “market of the day after tomorrow”, this interview highlights how European policy is creating real opportunities for urban greening, biodiversity, and sustainable growth across our industry.

Green lobby at European institutions ‘Is Brussels far away?’ We start our interview with Egbert Roozen , Secretary General of the European Landscape Contractors Association, with this question about his work in Brussels. “If you look at the number of kilometers or talk about the distance to European politics, that will indeed evoke that feeling in many peop...

We are pleased to see this feature from GaLaBau on Henrik Bos beginning his third term as President of the European Landscape Contractors Association.

Together with our members and partners, ELCA continues to work towards strengthening the landscaping sector and promoting green solutions across Europe.

Zum Jahresbeginn 2026 startete Henrik Bos in seine dritte Amtszeit als Präsident der European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA).
Bereits am 9. Oktober 2025 bestätigte ihn das ELCA-Präsidium für weitere drei Jahre an der Verbandsspitze.

Sein Ziel: die Rolle des Garten- und Landschaftsbaus auf europäischer Ebene weiter stärken.

In dem Artikel erfährst du mehr: https://www.galabau.de/html/epaper/2026-03/index.html #24

ELCA - European Landscape Contractors Association

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Do not forget to register for our CoF Excursion! ☺️

Calling all ELCA Committee of Firms Members!
Registration has opened for our Spring CoF Professional Excursion to Austria, 14–17 May.

Join us on this exclusive opportunity to experience some of Europe’s most innovative ecological gardening initiatives and discover how biodiversity, education and sustainable landscape design come together in practice.

Participants will visit ELCA Trend Award winners including Natur im Garten, DIE GARTEN TULLN, Kittenberger Adventure Gardens and BEGRÜNDER private garden, as well as explore the garden city of Tulln and cutting-edge urban projects in Vienna.

More information and registration - https://www.naturimgarten.at/elca-professional-excursion-in-austria.html

It is with sadness, that we inform you about the passing of our dear colleague Rien van der Spek on Sunday the 25th of January, 2026.

We remember Rien for his long lasting and very motivated commitment to ELCA. In his time as President of the Dutch association Royal VHG, he was already actively involved in the work of our Presidium. Between 2021 and 2024 he was member of our Board.

Rien brought in his well appreciated practical approach, overview, and calmness. He was convinced about the European cooperation in ELCA in which we together developed our sector, companies, and ourselves. During the professional excursions of the ELCA Committee of Firms, Rien was keen on sharing his impressive knowledge and experiences with others. It was always a pleasure to be with him and to exchange with him. We will miss him a lot.

Our thoughts are with his family and all who are dear to him.

A month ago, leaders from across Europe’s landscape and garden sector came together in Lyon for the Green City Day conference at Paysalia 2025

You can now watch the full opening session with our Secretary-General Egbert Roozen and Nicolas Leroy, newly elected President of Unep, as they discuss the EU Nature Restoration Regulation and how our sector can help shape greener, healthier cities.

Watch the full session below 👇

Inauguration de la Journée Ville Verte Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

ELCA is proud to recommend our national member, the Estonian Association of Landscape Contractors Eesti Maastikuehitajate Liit (EMEL), to the table of the Estonian Ministry of Climate.
EMEL is now taking an active role in shaping national nature restoration efforts, with a strong focus on urban greening.

This is a great example of how landscape professionals can contribute directly to the implementation of green policy through practical expertise and collaboration.

At ELCA, we firmly believe that our national members are key partners in delivering Europe’s green ambitions.
EMEL, we are proud to stand with you!

ELCA board members have arrived in Estonia for our professional excursion.
Picture taken from our lovely welcome dinner with board of Estonian Landscapers Association.

Eesti Maastikuehitajate Liit

Preserving and expanding urban tree canopies is an important part of creating sustainable and livable cities for both current and future generations.

Maastikuehitajad saavad teadmisi digitaalsete tööriistade kasutamiseks linnapuude hooldamisel – Ehitusleht Eesti, Läti ja Soome maastikuehitajate Erasmus+ kutsehariduse ühisprojekt LANECO2 aitab kasutusele võtta kaasaegseid digitehnoloogiaid, mis muudavad kõrghaljastuse istutamise ja hoolduse efektiivsemaks ja jätkusuutlikumaks. Projekti vedaja on Eesti koolitusfirma Yebisu Eesti, kes teeb koostöö...

Press Release - ELCA launches ambition for initiating European network of Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) for landscape gardening

Read more: https://elca.info/press.php

Registration closes 5th of May!

Come and join us in Tallinn. 😊

Join us on a journey through Estonia's stunning landscapes, where nature, history and innovative green solutions seamlessly blend together.

More info and registration - https://maastikuehitaja.ee

See you in Estonia! 🇪🇪 🌳