Three local foresters were recently honoured at the Ontario Professional Foresters Association‘s 59th annual General Meeting in North Bay.

Dr Kandyd Szuba received the Zavitz Award which recognizes significant contribution to the field of forest conservation.

Andree Morneault won the Herridge Award which recognizes one or more significant accomplishments in any aspect of Professional Forestry in mid-career.

And the Fernow Award winner is Etienne Green.

The Award recognizes notable contributions to either the Ontario Professional Foresters Association itself or to forestry in Ontario.

Of note, five of the six award winners are from Northern Ontario.

The Ontario Professional Foresters Association is the body governing the practice of professional forestry in Ontario.

Over 225 delegates from across the province were in North Bay last week for the conference and AGM.