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NZIF announces Fellow
Authors: AnonymousPublication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 2007, Issue N.Z.J.For. 52(2) 2007, pp 3, Aug 2007
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry
Abstract: The New Zealand Institute of Forestry Inc (NZIF) made John Ruru a Fellow of the Institute at its recent AGM. In announcing the honour at the recent combined conference of the Institute of Foresters of Australia and the NZ Institute of Forestry at Coffs harbour, NZIF Vice President Andrew McEwen noted that being made a Fellow recognised John’s leadership in forestry, particularly in developing Maori interest and involvement in forestry. His leadership includes in the areas of training, especially Maori youth, and providing advice on historical land administration and Maori land issues.