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Keto, Aila Inkeri (1943 - )

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Born: 14 March 1943  Tully, Queensland, Australia
Aila Inkeri Keto has worked for many years on the conservation and protection of Queensland’s natural heritage. She was involved in the preparation of three successful world heritage nomination – the Wet Tropics, Fraser Island and the Central Eastern Rainforest. Her efforts have been recognised by numerous awards, including being only the second Australian to be awarded the Fred M Parker Award from the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
Career Highlights

Chronology
1966 - 1970Tutor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Queensland
1971 - 1979Tutor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Queensland
1980 - Voluntary Conservationist
1982 - Honorary President of the Australian Rainforest Conservation Society
1988Advance Australia Foundation Award received
1988United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Global Roll of Honour award received
1988BHP Bicentennial Award received
1988Scientific Advisor for the Australian Government Delegation to the World Heritage Committee
1988 - 1993Council member at the National Gallery of Australia
1990 - 1997Board of Directors for the Wet Tropics Management Authority
1992Fred M Packard International Parks Merit Award received from the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)
1993Avon Spirit of Achievement Award received
1994Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
2000Premiers' Millennium Awards for Excellence received
2000Queenslander of the Year award received

 
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Originally published 1994-1999 by Australian Science Archives Project, 1999-2006 by the Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
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