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1 Bruce McTavish, M.Sc., MBA, P.Ag., RPBio, CQ (Horticulture) ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1977 Bachelor of Science, Biology (B.Sc.) Simon Fraser University 1984 Master of Science, Agricultural Mechanics (M.Sc.) University of British Columbia 1990 Master of Business Administration (MBA) Simon Fraser University (Executive Program) 1987 Professional Agrologist (P. Ag.) 1992 Certificate of Qualification (CQ - Journeyman Designation) Production Horticulture Province of British Columbia 2001 Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio.) Mr. McTavish has over thirty years of industry related experience in the horticulture, agriculture, education, and environmental sectors of British Columbia. This has included; project management and oversight, development of national and international certification programs in the horticulture industry, survey work, strategic planning, business planning, market assessment and facilitation of industry meetings. In the environmental sector he has been involved in; soil and habitat work, soil and land capability assessments, land reclamation and rehabilitation, environmental impact studies, the development of Environmental Guidelines. Mr. McTavish is also an Environmental Farm Planner in BC. Mr. McTavish is also the Chair of the Sudden Oak Task Force (for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency), Canadian Industry Chair of the North American Plant Protection Organization, and a Past President and presently a director of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. Subject Matter Expertise Soils and Drainage Land Reclamation Agricultural Capability Assessments Agricultural Business Management including: o Strategic Planning o Business Planning o Market Analysis and Market Planning o Expert Witness Financial impact assessment Environmental Farm Planning Agricultural Nutrient Planning Riparian Assessment, Planning, and Mitigation Biodiversity Assessment for Farms and Ranches Nursery Production Bruce McTavish bmct@intergate.ca Page 1

2 Positions in Private and Public Sector Organizations Chair of the Canadian Industry Advisory Group to the North American Plant Protection Organization. 1 Chair of the Canadian Task Force on Phytophthora ramorum (Sudden Oak Death): Appointed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Chair of HortEducation BC: This is the Industry Training Organization (ITO) responsible for apprentice training in Agricultural and Horticulture in BC. 2 Member of the ITA/ITO Chairs Round Table. This includes the Chair of ITA (Industry Training Authority), CEO of ITA, and all Chairs of the ITO s in BC. Member of the advisory group to Minister Pat Bell on the development of the BC Jobs Strategy. (This was a group formed by Ministry Bell from the ITO chairs to provide advice on the new BC Jobs Strategy) Director Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. Director Bylands Nurseries Ltd. (Director in charge of strategic planning for large privately held company based on Kelowna B.C. 3 Director and Treasurer of Stream of Dreams Mural Society 4 Past Director Vineland Research and Innovation Centre Inc. Industry Projects Legal Vinterra Strata Council Detailed review of failing landscape with remedial actions defined. This landscape is now being corrected by the developer. Shapley Cramer LLP Expert witness report on financial loss to client due to inventory quality issues. BC International Commercial Arbitration Centre Detailed financial and inventory analysis of large commercial nursery on behalf of the arbitrator. Karen F. Nordlinger and Associates Tree nursery inventory analysis for matrimonial dispute (private client). Fort Langley Farmers Groups/Cherrington Easingwood Kearl Critchley Wenner Financial impact of flooding on agricultural enterprises in Fort Langley. Serpentine Farmers Group Financial impact of flooding on dairy farms in the Serpentine area of Surrey. Financial impact of gas pipeline installation on dairy farms in the Serpentine area Bruce McTavish bmct@intergate.ca Page 2

3 Industry Projects Technical Soils, Land Capability and Drainage Agricultural Land Commission (ongoing) Lead consultant on evaluation of large illegal fill operation in Delta and its impact on the property land base and surrounding properties. Retained to provide review of commercial composting operations on ALR land. Retained to review provide professional review of fill proposals on ALR land. City of Richmond (ongoing) Retained to review provide professional review of fill and development proposals on ALR land within the City of Richmond. Kinder Morgan Canada Development of soil handling procedures during pipeline construction and repair in the Fraser Valley. Agricultural assessment and report for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. Spectra Energy In conjunction with Zbeetnoff Agri-Environmental Consultants assessment of post construction issues on integrity dig site in Chilliwack, B.C. and development of mitigation strategies. Falcon Glen Farms Consultant on agricultural capability assessment; including soil, drainage and environmental analysis for client pursuing large private dyking project, land levelling, topsoil addition, and farm road construction along the Fraser River to protect and access his farm. This included all permitting requirements for the Township of Langley and the Agricultural Land Reserve and ongoing monitoring. Wynnyk Farm in Albion Lead consultant on agricultural capability assessment; including soil, drainage and environmental analysis for client pursuing an exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve. D and S Bulldozing Ltd. Soil, drainage and land capability study and cranberry bog design in support of land fill application to the City of Pitt Meadows and the Agricultural Land Commission. Townline Growers Soil, land capability and drainage study and design in support of land fill application to the City of Abbotsford and the Agricultural Land Commission. Confidential Client (ongoing) Soil, land capability, and drainage study and design in support of re-zoning application that includes the conversion of a golf course to an agricultural enterprise to be submitted to City of Richmond and the Agricultural Land Commission. Ling Yen Mountain Temple Canada and James KM Cheng Architects Inc. Agricultural and drainage assessment of lands belonging to the Ling Yen Mountain Temple in support of re-zoning application to the City of Richmond and the Agricultural Land Commission. Bruce McTavish bmct@intergate.ca Page 3

4 Golden Prospect Holdings Limited Soil, drainage and land capability study and field design in support of land fill application to the City of Richmond and the Agricultural Land Commission. Oversight of soil stripping, fill addition and site reclamation. Canagro Pacific Lagoons Operation Environmental and agricultural impact of vegetable greenhouse construction at their Delta operation, including detailed soil survey and land capability assessment. Environmental impact of pipeline construction bringing methane from GVRD garbage dump to Greenhouse boilers. CRC Development Ltd. - Black Mountain Aggregate Environmental impact assessment of proposed gravel pit near Rutland, BC Agricultural impact and mitigation of impacts for proposed gravel pit operation within the ALR, near Rutland, BC. Oversight of environmental and agricultural remediation/reclamation of gravel pit operation. CH2MHILL/Metro Seattle Consultant on bid and proposal review and supervision of contracts for multi-million dollar landscaping project at West Point in Seattle. Main duties included analysis of financial strength of bidding companies, evaluation of bids and a detailed point system. Follow up work has included evaluation of plant quality, inventory tracking at nurseries supplying products and on site trouble shooting with respect to plant and soil problems and over-site of the landscape installation in terms of soil and plants. Mullany/Eaton Farm - Pemberton, BC. Soil survey and recommendations for production of nursery field crops and forage crops on 200 acre farm in Pemberton, BC. Riverlands Farm Development of agriculture strategy for 1100 acre farm in Pemberton, BC. Work included soil survey, land capability assessment, recommendations to improve agricultural capability, potential crops and weed management strategy. Westcoast Energy/Chilliwack Dairy Farms Business and agricultural impact analysis on numerous dairy farms that were affected by Westcoast Energy's 36" pipeline. This work included a soil survey on the length of the line through Rosedale and Chilliwack to confirm soil series, soil texture and depth and develop soil reclamation guidelines for the pipeline installation. Golden Eagle Estates Prepared application for rezoning agricultural land to recreational for development of 18 hole golf course in Pitt Meadows, BC; work included soil survey, land capability assessment, development of drainage plan, soil and turf management plan. Industry Projects Agribusiness Bylands Nursery Ltd. Market research and development of business plan for the implementation of perennial division at Bylands Nursery Ltd. Lead consultant for the facilitation and development of Bylands Nursery Strategic Plan. Bruce McTavish bmct@intergate.ca Page 4

5 Board of Directors of Bylands Nursery Ltd. Area of oversight: strategic and business planning Cannor Nurseries/Westcoast Energy Business impact analysis on nursery due to construction of 36" gas pipeline through property. Included inventory analysis, appraisal of lost markets, additional manpower requirements and follow-up site inspections. Pickett s Nurseries Ltd. Oversight of nursery production and supply for the Golden Ears Bridge and Whistler Athletes Village. Included: negotiations, on-site inspections and oversight of nursery production. Lead consultant on development of company strategic plans in 2005 and Lead consultant in negotiations with the City of Maple Ridge on land development for new nursery operation. Specimen Trees Wholesale Ltd. Business impact assessment of highway expropriation of land with approximately 2000 trees planted. This included a detailed evaluation of the value of the trees being destroyed or removed due to the highway construction through the nursery. Westcoast Energy Inc. Financial and agricultural impact of pipeline construction on dairy farms in Chilliwack/Agassiz. Association and Civic Projects BC Ministry of Labour, Citizens Services and Open Government Member of consulting team with Zbeetnoof Agri-Environmental Consultants; Review of Regulated Piece Rates for Hand Harvesters in BC. City of Abbotsford Member of consulting team lead by Zbeetnoof Agri-Environmental Consultants developing the Agricultural Strategy for Abbotsford. Pemberton Valley Agricultural Strategic Plan Member of consulting team lead by Zbeetnoof Agri-Environmental Consultants developing the Agricultural Strategy for the Pemberton Valley. Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Development of an economic strategy for agriculture survival, expansion and profitability in the GVRD and FVRD. BC Agricultural Council (BCAC) Lead environmental farm planner for the BC Nursery Trades Association. The Environmental Farm Planning process consists of a series of workshops and on-farm environmental audits. Analysis of the 2004 Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program in British Columbia. In association with Zbeetnoff Agro-Environmental Consulting. (Client: BC Agriculture Council) Bruce McTavish bmct@intergate.ca Page 5

6 Evaluation of BC Wildlife Damage Compensation Pilot Projects (in association with Zbeetnoff Agri- Environmental Consultants) BC Landscape & Nursery Association Lead consultant with Mr. Darrell Zbeetnoff in preparing Environmental Farm Plans for nursery growers in BC. Lead consultant on the development of the Environmental Guidelines for Nurseries. Development and implementation of strategic and business plan for privatization of the marketing and royalty collection of new plants developed by the UBC Botanical Garden, plant introduction scheme. Development of export market strategic and business plan for the BC Nursery industry. Development of strategic and business plan for the development of an ornamental nursery research and innovation council. Consumer research into the buying patterns of lawn and garden products in British Columbia. Detailed study of the competitive position of the British Columbia Nursery Industry with respect to major North American competitors. Determination of Fair Market Value for a wide variety of nursery crops for use by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in P. ramorum compensation plan and for Agriculture and Agrifood Canada use with CAIS program. Lead consultant on the development of a Sudden Oak Death certification program for the BC and Canadian Nursery Industry, including development of standards, best management practices, training and delivery of training. This included coordination with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and US regulators and private industry. BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food Review of the agricultural peer environmental service in British Columbia. Facilitation of Greenfund meetings leading to initial strategic plan. BC Fruit Growers Association Evaluation of options for EUREPGAP Certification, including financial/budget development. BC Road Construction & Maintenance Safety Network Facilitation and writing of strategic plan for the association Delivery of COR owners course as part of the overall Certification of Recognition in the BC construction industry. This is a joint program with WCB for company certification on safety, leading to reductions in WCB premiums. Occupational Analysis for Rock Scalers. Rock Scalers Training Strategy Delivery of owner/manager course titled Safety is Good for Business ongoing delivery approximately four times per year. Facilitation and writing of strategic plan for the integration of the Road Builders with the Independent Contractors Business Association within the framework of the Safety Network. Canadian Nursery Landscape Association Lead consultant on the development of crop profiles on the Canadian Nursery industry. Lead consultant on operational evaluation, facilitation and development of strategic plan, ongoing analysis of results of action plans and updating of strategic plan. Development of a national certification program for the Canadian ornamental horticulture industry. This includes landscape construction, maintenance, retail and production Bruce McTavish bmct@intergate.ca Page 6

7 Lead consultant on the development of Certified Landscape Professional designation. Project includes development of occupational standards, testing material, self-study material and work on process of certification, upgrading etc. Greenroofs for Healthy Cities Lead consultant for the development of a professional accreditation process including occupational standards for the green roof industry. HortEducation BC Development of learning resources for Horticulture Apprenticeship Years 1 to 4 in landscape and production specializations In association with Zbeetnoff Agro-Environmental Consultants, determined Landscape Nursery Labour Issues, Gaps and Research Needs. In association with Zbeetnoff Agro-Environmental Consultants and NK Marketing & Communications : develop plan for attracting and retaining skilled and unskilled employees in the BC Landscape and Nursery Industry Program feasibility, design and marketing services for the Arborist Apprenticeship Program. In association with NK Marketing & Communications, Vancouver, BC, and Zbeetnoof Agro- Environmental Consultants, Vancouver, BC (Client: BC Arborists Labour Market Partnership Joint Adjustment Committee) Conference Moderator/Facilitation Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Plant Protection Organization Moderator/Facilitator for international conference and workshop including 180 delegates from 87 countries. This workshop was on the implementation of ISPM 15, the new international standard for wood packaging materials. North American Plant Protection Organization Symposium Moderator on: Commodities as Pathways for the International Movement of Pests. Recent Conference Abstracts Presented (last 3 years) McTavish, R.B., (2012). Changing Markets and Trading Trends a Canadian Perspective. North American Plant Protection Symposium. Louisville Kentucky. October McTavish, R.B., (2012). Systems Approaches to Managing Phytosanitary Risk. International Plant Propagators Regional Meeting. Abbotsford, B.C. October McTavish, R.B., Regelbrugge, C., Schmale,L, (2010). Nursery Production in North America. North American Plant Protection Annual Meeting. Kelowna, B.C. October Bruce McTavish bmct@intergate.ca Page 7