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Environment and Conservation May 13, 2008 The following statement was issued by the Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Environment and Conservation. It was also read in the House of Assembly: Provincial Government Employee Named
2008 I rise today to acknowledge an employee of the Department of Environment and Conservation who has received international recognition for his conservation efforts. On Friday, Mr. Shane Mahoney, the Executive Director of the Sustainable Development and Strategic Science Division, was named the 2008 International Conservationist of the Year by the Safari Club International Foundation. Mr. Mahoney was presented with this award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. This award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their lives to working on behalf of sportsmen and women. The International Conservationist of the Year is the highest testament to conservation efforts by the Safari Club, and it acknowledges an individual�s outstanding conservation achievements. Mr. Mahoney�s name is without a doubt synonymous with conservation efforts in this province. He has had a distinguished career with the Public Service of Newfoundland and Labrador and is world-renowned for his research on wildlife populations. He has published numerous scientific articles on the topic, and his expertise is sought by wildlife researchers and conservationists internationally. Budget 2008 allocated $3.3 million as part of the $15.3 million, five-year scientific and management strategy for the island woodland caribou populations. The strategy builds upon earlier efforts to better understand and mitigate the current decline in woodland caribou numbers of 40 - 60 per cent for most herds on the island portion of the province, as well as the role of predators in this decline. Mr. Mahoney has played an integral role in the development of this strategy, lending his expertise as this government works toward ensuring proper management measures are in place to mitigate the decline .The Safari Club International is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. Active in more than 100 countries, this organization focuses on protecting the hunting heritage enjoyed by the more than 45 million families around the globe while, at the same time, understanding the delicate balance that needs to be struck in terms of conserving our wildlife. I�m sure I am joined by all of my honourable colleagues when I say that Mr. Mahoney�s efforts are justly recognized by this prestigious award, and I offer my sincerest congratulations. We are challenged more than ever to make prudent decisions that shape our environment, as we work toward sustaining it. Mr. Mahoney�s efforts will undoubtedly remain a legacy in Newfoundland and Labrador as he continues helping us achieve our conservation targets. 2008 05 13 1:50 p.m.
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