Network Awards For 2010 Recognise National Plant Conservation Champions
A diverse group of plant conservation champions received awards from the Network at its annual conference in Christchurch this week. Those honoured have been described as New Zealand’s “leading guardians” of the country’s native plants. They include a New Plymouth school, a Northland plant nursery, a North Island city council and a committed individual working for Greater Wellington Regional Council.Nominations described the considerable achievements and commitment of each award recipient. The awards were as follows:
Individual: Robyn Smith, Greater Wellington Regional Council
Community: Orokonui Ecosanctuary Ltd
School: Moturoa School, New Plymouth
Local authority: Kapiti Coast District Council
Plant nursery: Native trees, Ngataki, Northland
Lifetime achievement: Colin Ogle of Wanganui and Sir Alan Mark of Dunedin were both given Lifetime Achievement awards for their work protecting native plant life.
Posted: 10/10/2010