We are thrilled to announce that The Order of Canada has appointed two of our authors, Ken Armson and Mark Cullen into its ranks. 

Ken Armson, Officer, is the author of The Legacy of John Waldie and Sons. Ken Armson is a professional forester who taught and conducted research in forestry at the University of Toronto for 26 years. He has a special interest in forest history and retired from the role of Ontario's Provincial Forester in 1989. He is also the author of Ontario Forests: A Historical Perspective, published in 2001.

For his efforts in the public and private sectors to promote forest management and regeneration.

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Mark Cullen, Member, is Canada‘s best-known gardener, connecting with more than two million people each week through various media outlet. As a spokesperson for Home Hardware, Mark spent years speaking to everyday Canadians about their gardens. Mark is also a volunteer spokesperson for SHARE Agricultural Foundation. He is a bestselling author with over 500,000 copies in print. His most recent book is The New Canadian Garden.

For his contributions to promoting and developing horticulture education in Canada and for his ability to explain how Canadians can protect the environment.

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