University of Otago Emeritus Prof Sir Alan Mark has been
awarded the 2010 Charles Fleming Award for Environmental
Achievement.
"He is regarded as New Zealand's leading environmental
scientist and conservationist," Royal Society of New Zealand
officials said in announcing the national environmental
science award, which is made every three years.
During his long research career Prof Mark had "explored and
illuminated the ecology of southern ecosystems", including
tussock grasslands and wetlands, through many highly
influential publications, officials said.
Prof Mark, who is already a fellow of the society, said the
award was "a great honour" and "something special, coming
from the Royal Society".
He was still involved with scientific research and
environmental issues and the award would encourage him to
keep going as long as he could, he said.
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