Forestry work honoured with award

The New Zealand Institute of Forestry has jointly presented its top award to two men for their contributions to New Zealand's economy, environment and society.

George Asher, of Turangi, played a key role in the central North Island Treaty settlement, guiding the new entity into maintaining a large forestry enterprise.

Dr David Bergin, a senior scientist at Scion and its predecessor, the Forest Research Institute, for almost 30 years, focused on indigenous tree species, particularly for commercial use and restoration.

- NZPA