Christchurch botanist awarded Loder Cup
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Introduction
Dr Colin Burrows, a Christchurch botanist who has spent his lifetime studying, protecting and teaching others about New Zealand’s native plant life has been awarded one of the country’s highest conservation honours, Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson announced today.Date: 10 August 2010 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation
A Christchurch botanist who has spent his lifetime studying, protecting and teaching others about New Zealand’s native plant life has been awarded one of the country’s highest conservation honours, Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson announced today.
Dr Colin Burrows
Dr Colin Burrows has been awarded the prestigious Loder Cup for a catalogue of achievements including:
- Leading and supporting projects throughout the South Island, including active involvement with the famous Save Lake Manapouri Campaign in the 1970s, and currently helping drive the Otamahua/Quail Island restoration in Lyttelton Harbour.
- More than 33 years as a teacher and half a century working as a botanist, scientist, researcher, writer, and ecologist.
- A vast array of written work, including a 2005 book on New Zealand botany pioneer Julius Haast, described by New Zealand Geographic as ‘much more than a normal biography’.
“This prestigious Cup is awarded for outstanding service and commitment to the protection of New Zealand’s native plant species. It is a fitting tribute to Dr Burrows,” Ms Wilkinson says.
“He has had a long involvement and contribution to Canterbury’s natural history, particularly the South Island mountain environments. For over 50 years he has been inspiring others as a researcher, mentor and teacher, and as a role model for community conservation projects.”