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Community |
Profile |
David Spence
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West Carleton |
CEO Wildernest Displays; Nat. Museum of Nature display artist (ret.); past Chair W.C. Env. Adv. Cmtte; Dir. Wild Bird Care Centre; Founder/Dir. Friends of the Carp River; Co-founder Wetland Preservation Group; farm, woodlot & cottage owner. |
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Mark Kepkay
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Ottawa |
Professional consultant in environmental (especially forest) planning and management; multi-party process; Aboriginal rights and participation; community economic development; project evaluation. Champion of volunteerism and capacity building at the community level. Master of Resource Management.
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Gib Patterson
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Osgoode |
Farmer; former assistant Agricultural Rep; golf course owner; past president of Ontario Plowmen's Assoc.; real estate broker; developer; woodlot owner. |
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Ernesto Marin
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Ottawa |
Forestry professional with extensive international business experience managing projects from wood production; land surveying & development; natural resource conservation. Dedicated hands-on contributor with respect to environmental and forestry initiatives.
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Robin Wentzel
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Ottawa |
Grew up in various parts of southern Africa in both an urban and rural setting. Agricultural degree specializing in animal production. Experience in the research and development of animal health products. Masters degree in Environmental Management (greenspace management). Established region's first environmental conscious landscaping and lawn alternatives company. |
Kelly St. Denis
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Richmond |
Ecosystem Management Technologist, with experience working on shoreline restoration projects and public information presentations/information packages. Experience working with privte landowners concerning invasive plant species. |
Sharina Dodsworth
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Ottawa |
Degree in Ecology and Evolution (Simon Fraser University, BC. Currently working for a National not-for-profit Science Education organization. Experienced in youth science and environmental education, and research in the fields of evolutionary biology and biodiversity. |
Mark Rowsell
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Ottawa |
Mark Rowsell, a physical Geographer, from University of Waterloo. Working in Mapping & Information Group at the Eastern Ontario Model Forest focused on monitoring and reporting program & projects looking at the state of eastern Ontario’s Forests. An active volunteer with the Land Stewardship Council, Rural Forest Advisory Committee, and the City of Ottawa Forests and Greenspace Advisory Committee.
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Kamal Khidas  |
Orleans
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Biological and Environmental Sciences teacher, University and College; past work experience in Africa and Europe – focused on animal biology, ecology, and conservation; and environmental scientist supplying policy makers with guidance on environmental protection and environmental resources management
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Richard Burnford  |
Orleans |
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Education and Communications. Certificate in Environmental Assessment. Several years experience working with environmental assessments, environmental management systems, and Sustainable Development with a federal department. Volunteer with Friends of Petrie Island. |
Crispin Wood  |
Orleans
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Degree in Biology (Carleton University), Forestry Technician and ISA Certified Arborist. Currently working for Agriculture Canada in the fields of Horticulture and Urban Forestry. Active volunteer with the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm.
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Minh Ngo  |
Ottawa
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An interest in the natural and built environment
led Minh to study agroecology and community development at the University of
British Columbia. A short lived career as a rice farmer on a tiny little island
in the Pacific Ocean further cultivated a respect for land and food systems of
communities. She hopes her work with the OSC will help people understand,
protect and enjoy the basic elements of life.
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