NLIS 1 January 5, 2005 (Environment and Conservation) Minister announces appointment to Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council Tom Osborne, Minister of Environment and Conservation, announced today that Dr. Len Zedel of St. John�s has been appointed to the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council (WERAC). The Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council advises government on the establishment and management of wilderness and ecological reserves within the province. "Dr. Zedel is indeed an excellent addition to WERAC," said Minister Osborne. "We believe he will make a valuable contribution to this important advisory council. Government values the advice given by all members of WERAC, who play an important role in our efforts to ensure the preservation of our wilderness and ecological reserves and the protection of natural areas in our province." The Wilderness and Ecological Reserves
Advisory Council consists of 11 members who are appointed for three years.
Other members of WERAC include Bill Montevecchi, Portugal Cove; Media contact: Sonia B. Glover, Communications, (709) 729-2575 or (709)685-6612 BIOGRAPHY Len Zedel 2005 01 05 11:55 a.m. |
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