Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1999-10-21
Invested on: 2000-11-16
He has devoted his career to improving Canadian and international forestry policies and programs. A recognized expert and respected advisor, he has promoted the sustainable development and conservation of forests. Since his retirement from the federal public service, he has been working with the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, where he continues to advance a greater appreciation of world forests.