Responsible Wood’s inaugural Life Membership was bestowed on former board chair Dr Hans Drielsma AM during the board’s meetings in Brisbane last week.
The presentation was made during the two-day congregation by board chair Dr Tony Bartlett, who said the award acknowledged Dr Drielsma’s tireless contribution to the organisation and PEFC International spanning more than 20 years.
“During a distinguished career in the forest industry, he has been a strong advocate for sustainability and for his efforts toward promotion of the highest standards of forestry across Australia and abroad,” Dr Bartlett said.
Dr Drielsma was presented with a plaque crafted from Responsible Wood-certified Tasmanian Huon pine (Lagarostrobos franklinii).
Outgoing board member Dr Kerrie Catchpoole was also formally thanked for her valued service and contributions over the past three-plus years. She was presented with a timber chest made frompencil cedar (Polyscias murray) sourced from Queensland and handcrafted by John Muller, past president and life member of the Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild Inc (the Woodies) on the Sunshine Coast.
The board also welcomed its newest member, Tara Pederson, who brings extensive operational expertise from the forestry sector.
