
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Landscape Equipment Sustainability Strategies
Dr. Paul Bartley, University of Auburn
Time and Session Location
3:15 PM-4:15 PM
Willow B
CEUs Available (Pending Approval)
Cost:

What You Will Learn:
This session provides an in-depth review of the current state of the landscape maintenance industry. It explores the post-COVID shift in public perception driving demand for sustainable practices and examines the policies shaping the industry’s transformation. Attendees will gain insights into the technological innovations reshaping outdoor power equipment and understand the barriers and operational gaps that must be addressed to achieve more sustainable landscape management practices.
More About the Presenter (s):
Dr. Paul Bartley is a researcher in the Department of Horticulture at Auburn University, specializing in Landscape Environmental Stewardship. With a focus on sustainability, Dr. Bartley has developed research programs, such as the Outdoor Power Equipment Consortium, to help the horticultural and landscape industries adapt to disruptive policy changes. These initiatives address critical regulatory challenges, including bans and restrictions on landscape equipment. By collaborating with industry stakeholders, Dr .Bartley works to create evidence-based strategies that align business practices with evolving environmental regulations. The research focuses on providing practical solutions to ensure industry resilience and sustainability while minimizing environmental impact.