Dr Peter Wardle Dies While Tramping
Dr Peter Wardle - author of the classic book Vegetation of New Zealand and one of NZ’s most respected botanists and ecological scientists - has died while tramping in Arthur’s Pass National Park.Peter was a member of the Landcare Research scientific team. He was regarded by many as the oracle on ecological matters relating to native plants. In 1990, about the time of his retirement, he was awarded the Royal Society of New Zealand’s top honour, the Hector Medal.
Posted: 08/12/2008