Local business Provincial Plants and Landscapes based in Wandella NSW and Pialligo ACT won the prestigious 2010 Nursery and Garden Industry’s National Environment Award.  Presented at the NGIA conference held in Darwin this week, the ‘NGI Environment Award’ is a highly competitive award that is open to all industry businesses Australia wide  and acknowledges initiative to an environmental management or community participation in relation to environmental issues.

Lisa Roberts, Provincial’s Owner said “We strongly believe in making changes in our own backyard and our entire eco - ethos is based on this principle. National recognition of our dedication to environmental business practices is an amazing achievement for our team.”

Since 2001 Provincial has established a well deserved reputation for providing expert advice and an unequalled product and service range that can take your landscape or revegetation project from concept to completion, all under the one roof – all with a minimal carbon footprint.  The team at Provincial are dedicated to helping people substitute their drought ravaged lawns and gardens for environmentally sustainable, chemical free, drought and frost hardy yet beautiful plants in innovative and creative designs.

“The team at Provincial has an intrinsic attitude towards the environment and a holistic focus when interacting with their environment.  The systems and processes they have implemented complement their fundamental approach to air, soil, water, biodiversity, and habitat.  They continue their environmental journey daily and their achievements are a credit to hard work and commitment to their eco-ethos.” – NGIA judge’s comments

Provincial Plants and Landscapes practice environmental strategies both internally and within the community. With an extensive range of contemporary waterwise landscaping and revegetation projects under their belt, this Carbon Neutral business is an industry leader with outstanding environmental business practices and initiatives.

“Ideally our practices we are viewed as a benchmark by our peers across the country and we can inspire others to put extended environmental policies into practice. We aim to be a role model by showing that it is easy to be sustainable, successful and make a difference in the community,” said Lisa.

Provincial are also 2010’s NSW and ACT State winners.