News You Can Use Landscape Culture is a quarterly newsletter publication for landscape stewards prepared by the NPS Park Cultural Landscapes Program. Please find past issues of the newsletter below. SUMMER: Read the Summer 2019 edition (PDF) Replanting John Muir’s Victorian Garden 1 Selecting Nursery Stock Part 2: Plant Inspection Employee Spotlight: Lanette King Pests
FMLP's award winning curriculum develops the knowledge and competencies of selected NPS employees through a year-long education and training program.
Section 106 requires Federal agencies consider how their actions affect historic resources. Training options and 106 resources are provided on this page.
Access resources for understanding and implementing the parametric scoring process. This process will determine portfolio level deferred maintenance.
The FMSS Desk Reference for FMSS Basic curriculum is a step-by-step guide for use with the FMSS for field personnel.
This page contains all of the NPS Section 106 training webinars scheduled for 2020. Check back as the list is updated often.
Learn information about new enhanced features in some AMRS reports. These features can help with data analysis and review.
The FM Workforce Development Guide outlines a self-initiated improvement program in which individuals have control over their own professional development.
The 2016-2021 Facility Management Competencies represent the full range of knowledge and performance levels needed to fulfill a facility manager’s job.
Tips for keeping your drinking water supply safe when you're using less of it.
The PAST program is a two-year, hands-on training program designed to teach WG 3-7 maintenance employees historic preservation skills.
Superintendent discretion determines whether or not SPUs can occur (ie: weddings, concerts, commercial filming, & athletic events etc.).
Download the Guidelines on Flood Adaptation for more information on how to adapt historic buildings to be more resilient to flooding risks
Access a curated list of training opportunities that will improve your park asset management skills.
Access online trainings, webinars, and learning resources to help you enhance your knowledge in the areas of Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources.
For anyone working with the Facility Management Software System (FMSS), these courses teach you how to use the FMSS to manage park inventory and resources.
These micro-learning courses correspond to the Operations and Maintenance: Facility Management Software System (FMSS) Intermediate classroom course module(s).
FMSS curriculum is divided into three levels (basic, intermediate and advance) with multiple modules in each level.
The National Park Service has many training centers as well as connections with partner training centers. Learn more about each one in this resource.
A collection of reference materials that assist maintenance workers in caring for vegetation significant to the historic character of a cultural landscape.
The National Park Service (NPS) manages a variety of facilities that enable visitors to experience national parks in a safe and accessible environment.
Selecting nursery stock or creating specifications for planting can have a large impact on successful plant establishment in the cultural landscape.
When tree removal is needed in NPS cultural landscapes, the preservation objective is generally to replace contributing trees in order to preserve the historic character. These considerations for planning, planting, and establishment will make your tree replacement project a success.
A monthly webinar series devoted to a chapter-by-chapter review of the standards for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and link to the registration.
Over several decades, NPS staff at National Capital Parks East (NACE) has been converting areas from mowed turf into grassy meadow. Learn their process in this resource!