A rough diamond with valuable facets: Patrick Clyde Crequer

Authors: John Groome
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 2006, Issue N.Z.J.For. 51(4) 2007, pp 47, Jan 2007
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

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Abstract: [First paragraph...] Whether in the jungles of the Pacific; S.E.Asia or in a Rotorua boardroom, Pat was able to present a practical solution for any knotty problem. No matter that the audience comprised lawyers or landowners, his point of view was invariably readily accepted. This valuable skill, together with a fearless optimism, made him a most successful consultant and Institute Member for 42 year. He gained his mensurational skills in National Forest Survey teams located in the Ureweras and South Westland Under such experts as Stan Masters and Pat Duff he honed his skills in the most arduous conditions. Little wonder that the newly formed Kaingaroa Logging Company soon used him as a planning and assessment officer in the huge job of ensuring that the giant Tasman mill did not run out of raw material.

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