Two top foresters honoured by NZIF
THE NZ INSTITUTE OF FORESTRY recognised the contribution of two of its outstanding leaders at its annual awards dinner in Nelson last month.
PF Olsen CEO, Peter Clark, was named the 2018 NZIF Forester of the Year in recognition of his “outstanding contribution” to the profession and the forestry sector.
The award recognises leadership, excellence and personal integrity, particularly where this demonstrates the character and strength of the forestry profession, and it is one of the highest accolades the Institute can bestow.
“The Forester of the Year award is a fitting recognition of the contribution that Peter Clark has made to the sector over a large number of years,” says NZIF President, David Evison.
Mr Clark has played a key advocacy role for forestry, both with his own company and also as a senior member of the institute, particularly in advancing the cause of a wellthought out and executed Emissions Trading Scheme.
Meanwhile, the leader of the Forest Growers Research programme, Russell Dale has been awarded the Kirk Horn and medal.
Presented every two years, the Kirk Horn Flask is the most historically valuable award in all New Zealand science, recognising outstanding contributions in the field of forestry in this country.
“Russell has proved himself to be an outstanding leader in forest management and in the management of major industryfunded forestry research programmes, over a long and distinguished career,” says Dr Evison.
“The NZ Institute of Forestry is delighted to celebrate the achievements and contributions to New Zealand forestry of Peter Clark and Russell Dale.” .
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