19 October 2010 Lincoln University Professor to join Government Biosecurity Committee

Lincoln University Professor Caroline Saunders has been appointed a position on the Biosecurity Committee, the committee which oversees the performance of New Zealand’s biosecurity system. Her appointment is one five new appointments made this month made by Biosecurity Minister David Carter (also a Lincoln University alumnus).

“This committee plays a crucial role in providing independent advice on the performance of our total biosecurity system and the protection and support it provides” says the Hon. David Carter.

Professor Saunders is a Professor of Trade and Environmental Economics and the Director of the Agriculture and Economics Research Unit at Lincoln University. Her current research includes evaluating trade and the environment including assessment of international markets policies and their impact on development.

Other appointees include:

• Dr Fiona Thomson-Carter (General Manager, Environmental Health, ESR)
• Jan Hunt (self-employed tourism consultant, Queenstown)
• David Douglas (Chair, Wool Research Organisation and high country farmer)
• Edward Ellison (Chair of Te Runanga o Otakou and former deputy chair of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu)