Maxwell Ralph Jacobs Prize in Silviculture � University of Canterbury

The prize is to encourage excellence in the study of silviculture at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.Value/Benefits:a. A book that is relevant to the BForSc degreeLevel of Study: Undergraduate Citizenship/residency requirements: Not applicable Closing Date: Application not required Number Available Annually: One For more information please read the regulations, click here.The prize, along with an associated prize at the Australian National University, was established in 1999 by a group of donors in memory of Maxwell Ralph Jacobs. Dr Jacobs was born in Adelaide on 25 February 1905 and died in Canberra on 9 October 1979. He was the last of the graduates from the Forestry Department of the University of Adelaide in 1925. He commenced lecturing in silviculture at the Australian Forestry School, Canberra, in 1935 and was principal from 1944 to 1959, following war service in the Royal Australian Engineers. He was appointed Director General of the Forestry and Timber Bureau, Canberra, in 1960. He retired in 1970. Max Jacobs was one of the founders of the Institute of Foresters of Australia. He wrote the first major definitive silviculture book on eucalypts, entitled Growth Habits of the Eucalypts. It was both research and teaching that were at the source of his endeavours and contribution. Max Jacobs, more than anyone, influenced to such good effect the development of the profession and professional foresters; it is fitting that this award should be made in his memory. Above all, Max Jacobs was held in high esteem and with great affection by foresters and by all who were fortunate enough to know him. Non nobis solum