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BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011 Slide 1 ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Ornamental Landscape Industry Presentation

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BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011

5783 – 176A St., Suite 102, Surrey, BC V3S 6S6 ● T. 604.574.7772 ● F. 604.574.7773 ● www.bclna.com

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Ornamental Landscape Industry

Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides Wednesday October, 26, 2011

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The BC Landscape & Nursery Association

Represents over 700 nursery growers, landscapers and garden retailers in BC Provide education and training for industry, in partnership with HortEdBC and educational institutions. Long history of pro-active issues

management, including P. ramorum , Landscape Standards, professional accreditation, IPM, Invasive Plant initiatives

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Environmental Sustainability Input Costs Labour Costs Emerging Invasive Alien Species

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BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011

5783 – 176A St., Suite 102, Surrey, BC V3S 6S6 ● T. 604.574.7772 ● F. 604.574.7773 ● www.bclna.com

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EUROPEN GYPSY MOTH

Incursion of Invasive Alien Species 1996 -1999

4 Provided by North America Plant Protection Organization

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CITRUS CANKER CITRUS GREENING ASIAN CITRUS PSYLID EMERALD ASH BORER

Invasives in 2009

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Urban forests for carbon sequestration Plantings to mitigate climate change Plantings to offset greenhouse gases

Global Issues

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BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011

5783 – 176A St., Suite 102, Surrey, BC V3S 6S6 ● T. 604.574.7772 ● F. 604.574.7773 ● www.bclna.com

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Health Benefits

Study confirms lessening
f symptoms of ADHD children

when playing in green spaces (U of Ill, Aug, 201111)

Horticultural Therapy
Exercise

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About 350 landscape companies are BCLNA members About 3,400 landscape companies registered with WorkSafeBC.

The Landscape Sector

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Strategy to address public safety concerns about pesticides based on science While addressing the threat and risk of emerging invasive alien pests

PlantHealthBC

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BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011

5783 – 176A St., Suite 102, Surrey, BC V3S 6S6 ● T. 604.574.7772 ● F. 604.574.7773 ● www.bclna.com

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Purpose: Promote plant health and responsible pest management Reduce pesticide use Minimize harm to beneficial insects and

rganisms

PlantHealthBC

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Benefits of the Program – Minimizes pesticide use Enables accredited professionals to control damaging pests and diseases in the landscape Enables accredited professionals to control or eradicate invasive alien species including weeds such as Japanese Knotweed & Giant Hogweed Takes regulated products out of the hands of untrained applicators

PlantHealthBC

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How it works: Training to earn accreditation Self-sustaining when legislation in place Independently accredited

PlantHealthBC

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BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011

5783 – 176A St., Suite 102, Surrey, BC V3S 6S6 ● T. 604.574.7772 ● F. 604.574.7773 ● www.bclna.com

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Actions required: Process of rolling out the program when effective date of legislation is set. Time frame for companies to access training. Establish administration.

PlantHealthBC

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Implementation : one year. Status: Ready to take off the shelf. Good News for the public. Good News for the environment of BC.

PlantHealthBC

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BCLNA supports the pharmacy model for pest control products at the retail consumer level.

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BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011

5783 – 176A St., Suite 102, Surrey, BC V3S 6S6 ● T. 604.574.7772 ● F. 604.574.7773 ● www.bclna.com

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It’s all about Plant Health

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It’s all about Plant Health

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Thank You

Presenting Today:

Jeff Foley

CLP, CLT, ISA Certified Arborist 2nd VP, BCLNA Executive Vice President, ParaSpace Landscaping Inc, Burnaby BC E-mail: jfoley@paraspaceinc.com

Blair Veitch

Area Manager, Western Region Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada Burnaby, BC E-mail: Blair.Veitch@davey.com

Hedy I. Dyck

Industry Development, Nursery & Retail BC Landscape & Nursery Assn Surrey, BC Direct line: 604-575-3505 E-mail: hdyck@bclna.com

BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011

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Ornamental Landscape Industry

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The BC Landscape & Nursery Association

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The World in Which We Live is Changing ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________

BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011

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Incursion of Invasive Alien Species 1996 -1999

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Invasives in 2009

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Global Issues

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BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011

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Health Benefits

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The Landscape Sector

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PlantHealthBC

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BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011

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PlantHealthBC

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PlantHealthBC

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BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011

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PlantHealthBC

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BCLNA Presentation to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides October 26, 2011

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It’s all about Plant Health

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It’s all about Plant Health

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Thank You

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