Tara Bergeson, MSc, RPF, is the director of practice with Forest Professionals BC. She is
responsible for ensuring standards of practice and competence are developed, reflective, and
conveyed to all forest professionals in BC. She also leads professional practice and conduct
advice for all registrants.

Previous to this role, Tara built her career working in forest management throughout the
province and in western Canada, specializing in wildland fire and urban forest management.
Tara regularly volunteers and contributes on several advisory panels, and understands the
value in bringing the lens of governance, protection of the public interest, and strategic vision to
all areas of her work.

Tara lives and recreates on the traditional lands of the Syilx Okanagan people, in Kelowna, BC.