2024 LU Bledisloe Medal Citation - Penny Nelson

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Penny Nelson was appointed Director-General of the Department of Conservation (DOC) in November 2021, the first woman to reach this significant Crown role. As head of DOC, Penny oversees a dedicated staff entrusted with looking after more than 14,000 native species of flora and fauna over 8 million hectares of land, 52 marine reserves and sanctuaries, and 220 large islands.

OrganisationLincoln UniversityKeywordsBledisloe MedalPenelope Ellen (Penny) Nelson

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2024 LU Bledisloe Medal Citation - Penny Nelson