Paul Green Lifetime Achievement Award Winner 2022

Paul Green has been awarded a ‘Life Time Achievement’ award by the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network for the work done through numerous roles within Project Tongariro. This not-for-profit organisation is focused on restoring the mauri of Tongariro National Park and its surroundings. It includes flagship projects such as Te Mātāpuna Wetland, Greening Taupō and Lake Rotopounamu Restoration Project. Strong partnerships with the Department of Conservation, regional and local councils and iwi have allowed Project Tongariro to achieve volunteer participation on conservation projects that protect flora restoration and pest control. Paul unfailing gives of his time and wisdom to support these projects. His mana in the local community, extensive connections and ability to think and work strategically are invaluable. His unfailing work to protect the biodiversity of the Central North Island goes on.

Through his strategic leadership, encouragement, and endless dedication. Paul provides opportunities for conservation specialists and volunteers, actively supports public participation and education, is out planting and connecting key agencies to achieve conservation outcomes at scale. And encouraging others to do so too. Paul is a well-deserved recipient of this award.

To see the full list of winners, visit: www.nzpcn.org.nz/nzpcn/awards/nzpcn-awards/2022/