Instructor Resources
- Download program materials
- FDACS CEU information and instructions
- Instructor Updates - Zoom Recordings
- GI-BMP Program Reporting
- FAQ: GI-BMP Certification and LCFAC ("Fertlizer License")
- Urban Turf Rule Fact Sheet - 2015 update
- New contact information? Submit Instructor Information Update here.
GI-BMP Class Planning
Classes are to be scheduled with the GI-BMP State Office at least 30 days in advance. To schedule a class, log into the GI-BMP Training Site with an authorized Training Provider account. For instructions, see the Tutorials and Tip Sheet.
- Green Industries BMP Protocol
- Planning Your Event: Steps Towards a Successful GI-BMP Class
- 30-Day Waiver Request Procedures
GI-BMP Manual
- English: Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries (pdf, 10.5MB, 90 pages). This is the 2020 update of the Green Industries BMP manual (Previous editions published in 2002, 2008, 2010 and 2015).
- Spanish: Mejores Prácticas de Manejo Para La Protección de Los Recursos Hídricos Por Parte de Las Industrias Verdes (pdf, 4.9 MB, 72 pages). This is the translation of the 2010 English manual. (Previous edition published in 2002.)
- GI-BMP Manual Update Spanish - 2-page insert with content revisions
Additional Resources and Publications
- DEP Fertilizer Model Ordinance - 2/2015
- Florida Statutes 482.1562 - Limited certification for urban landscape commercial fertilizer application.
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
- UF/IFAS EDIS (Electronic Data Information Source)
Training Provider Groups (for adding classes)
In order to add classes to the GI-BMP statewide schedule, you must be a member of a Training Provider group on the GI-BMP Training Site.
- You do NOT need be in a Training Provider group to participate in other providers' classes if you do not host classes yourself.
- You need a log in-account on the GI-BMP training site to use a Training Provider Group. UF employees who have a GatorLink should use that to sign in. Industry, Government and Other Instructors should use a GI-BMP account.
- Every user must have a unique log-in ID. Never use anyone else's log in
- Only Certified Instructors or the GI-BMP State Office can create a Training Provider group, but associates who assist with class administration tasks can be added as members by another member.
How to get a Training Provider group to add classes on the website:
When the new website launched in May 2023, Training Provider groups were created for every organization that had conducted GI-BMP training since 2020.
- If you were already added to a group you will see it listed when you go to the "For Training Providers" tab on the Dashboard.
- If you think your organizaton might have a group already but you don't see it, check with your lead instructor to be added. Or contact the State Office for help.
If your organization DOES NOT have a Training Provider group yet:
- If you are a Certified Instructor you can create the Training Provider group yourself. After you log in, go to the "For Training Providers" tab of the Dashboard and use the Create button.
- Once the Training Provider group is created, anyone with a log in account can be added to a help add or manage classes. Members do not have to be certified instructors.
- Any member can add & manage classes, and add or remove other members.
Learn to use the new Training Provider online tools: Tutorials
