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JEFFREY P. BATTIGELLI, Ph.D., PAg

EDUCATION

University of Alberta

Degree: Ph.D. (November, 2000)
in Environmental Biology and Ecology

Thesis:Impact of soil compaction and organic matter removal on soil
fauna in the Sub-Boreal Spruce zone of central British Columbia.
(Available upon request as PDF file)

University of British Columbia


Degree: M.Sc. (May, 1992)
in Soil Ecology

Thesis: Soil Fauna Communities on Cedar-Hemlock and Hemlock-
Amabilis fir Forest Types on Northern Vancouver Island.

University of Victoria


Degree: B.Sc. (November, 1988)

Major: Biology

WORK HISTORY

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Assistant Forest Soil Ecologist
British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Victoria, B.C.
September 20, 1993 to August 31, 1994


  • developed and implemented sampling methodology for soil fauna surveys in various Ministry research projects
  • collected, extracted and identified soil fauna
  • trained technical support staff in preliminary sorting and identification of soil fauna
  • prepared progress reports and publications
  • carried out extension work within the Ministry
  • maintained the Forest Soil Ecology Lab


Lab Technician
Forestry Canada (Pacific Forestry Centre), Victoria, B.C.
October 1, 1992 to March 31, 1993

  • collected and extracted microarthropods from the field
  • prepared and identified collembola specimens to genus and species level
  • created species lists and prepared presentation of results for in-house workshop at Pacific Forestry Centre


Private Contractor
British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Smithers, B.C.
May 1 to September 30, 1992

  • prepared working plan and progress reports
  • established sampling program for soil fauna study
  • prepared equipment and extractors for field and laboratory work
  • processed, extracted, enumerated and identified meso- and macrofauna


Lab Technician
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
January 1 to April 30, 1992

  • identified oribatid mites to genus and species
  • photographed specimens
  • prepared a manuscript


Private Contractor
British Columbia Forest Service, Victoria, B.C.
February 18 to March 31, 1989

  • enumerated and identified Collembola species taken from local tree nurseries
  • prepared a manuscript on results

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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Sessional Instructor
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
January -April, 2003
Course: Entomology 392- Medical and Veterinary Entomology


  • prepare and present lectures
  • designed and marked exams

Invited lecturer
Alberta Advanced Forest Management Institute, Hinton, AB
November 1996, February 1998, June 1999, May 2000


  • presented introductory lecture on soil organism abundance, diversity and function

Lab Demonstrator
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
January -April, 1996
Course: Entomology 280- Forest Entomology


  • presented pre-lab discussion
  • designed and marked lab exams
  • available during office hours for consultation with students

Teaching Assistant
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
September-December, 1991
Course: Soils 321- Soil Biology


  • set-up and took down lab equipment
  • presented pre-lab discussions
  • marked labs and final exam

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

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  • Master Composter/Recycler Volunteer with the City of Edmonton Public Works since 1999.
  • Scientific advisor for Earthmakers art exhibit developed by Barbara Zeigler and Joan Smith.
  • Science World’s Scientist in the School program 1991-1994.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

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PUBLICATIONS

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  1. Battigelli, J.P. , Spence, J.R., Langor, D.L., and Berch, S.M. 2004. Short-term impact of forest soil compaction and organic matter removal on soil mesofauna density and oribatid mite diversity. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 34:1136-1149.

  2. Battigelli, J.P. , McIntyre, G.S., Broersma, K., and Krzic, M. 2003. Cattle Grazing Effects on Density and Diversity of Soil Mesofauna in BC Grasslands. Canadian Journal of Soil Science. 83(5):533-535.

  3. Battigelli, J.P. and Berch, S.M. March 2002. Soil Fauna in the Sub-Boreal Spruce (SBS) Installations of the Long-Term Soil Productivity (LTSP) Study of Central British Columbia: One-Year Results for Soil Mesofauna and Macrofauna. B.C. Ministry of Forests. Prince George, Prince Rupert and Cariboo Forest Regions. Note # LTSP-05. (Available as PDF file - click on title)

  4. Berch, S.M., Baumbrough, B., Battigelli, J. , Kroeger, P., Strub, N. and de Montigny, L. 2001. Preliminary assessment of selected soil organisms under different conifer species. B.C. Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, Victoria, BC. Research Report 20. (Available as PDF file - click on title)

  5. Battigelli, J.P. and McIntyre, G.S. 1998. Effects of long-term grazing on abundance and diversity soil mesofauna. In: Effects of long-term grazing on soil quality in southern British Columbia. Edited by M. Krzic, K., Broersma, D. Thompson and A. Bomke. Report No. 3 (April 1998-March 1999). Beef Cattle Industry Development Fund (Project No.58). pp. 25-30. (Available as PDF file - click on title)

  6. Battigelli, J.P. , Berch, S.M. and Marshall, V.G. 1994. Soil fauna communities in two distinct but adjacent forest types on northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 24:1557-1567. (Available as PDF file - click on title)

  7. Battigelli, J.P. and Marshall, V.G. 1993. Relationships between soil fauna and soil pollutants. In Proceedings of the Forest Ecosystem Dynamics Workshop, February 10-11, 1993. FRDA II report 210. Government of Canada, Province of British Columbia. pp. 31-34. (Available as PDF file - click on title)

  8. Battigelli, J.P. , Berch, S.M. and Marshall, V.G. 1992. Soil fauna communities in Cedar-Hemlock and Hemlock-Amabilis fir forest types on northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Northwest Environmental Journal 8(1):213-214.

  9. Marshall, V.G., Shrimpton, G.M. and Battigelli, J.P. 1990. A preliminary survey of Collembola in forest nurseries of British Columbia. Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia. 87:85-89. (Available as PDF file - click on title)

PRESENTATIONS

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ORAL

  • “Production systems that enhance soil biodiversity: Exploring the world beneath your feet.” Value of Biodiversity in Agriculture, AESA Conference. March 2-3, 2004. Leduc , AB.

  • “Short-term changes to oribatid mite abundance and diversity in central British Columbia after harvesting and soil compaction.” Western Forest Insect Work Conference. April 23-25, 2002. Whitefish, Montana

  • “Short-term impact of harvesting and soil compaction on the abundance and diversity of oribatid mites in central British Columbia.” The Soil Ecology Society Conference. May 20-23, 2001. Pine Mountain, Georgia

  • “Oribatid mite fauna of central British Columbia: Impact of harvesting and soil compaction on abundance and diversity.” Joint meeting of the Entomological Societies of Canada and Alberta. October, 1997. Edmonton, AB
    Awarded President’s Prize for presentation.

  • “Impact of logging, soil compaction and organic matter removal on soil fauna in northern British Columbia.” Joint meeting of the Entomological Societies of Canada and British Columbia. October ,1995. Victoria, BC

  • “Impacts of logging, soil compaction and organic matter removal on soil fauna in northern British Columbia: a component of the Long-Term Soil Productivity Study.” Joint meeting of the Entomological Societies of Alberta and Saskatchewan. October 27-29, 1994. Canmore, AB

  • “Relationships between soil fauna and soil pollutants.” Forest Ecosystem Dynamics Workshop. February 10-11, 1993. Victoria, BC

POSTERS


  • Soil and Range Management Annual Meeting in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, February 17 - 23, 2001.

  • Pacific Northwest Forest and Rangeland Symposium in Corvallis, OR in March, 1998.

  • Soil Ecology Society conference in East Lansing, Michigan in May, 1993.

  • Northern Silviculture Committee AGM in Prince George, BC in July, 1992.

  • Soil Ecology Society conference in Corvalis, Oregon in April, 1991.

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