Charles Henry Douglas Clarke was a Canadian forester and zoologist.[1][2]
Charles Henry Douglas Clarke | |
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 Charles Henry Douglas Clarke, in September 1937, at the conclusion of his scientific expedition to the region of the Thelon River. | |
| Born | 1909 |
| Died | 1981 (aged 71–72) |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Forester, Zoologist |
| Known for | catalogue the fauna of northern Canada |
He was born in 1909 in Kerwood, Ontario, and earned a degree in Forestry, and went on to earn a PhD in zoology.[1] He was tasked to perform a wildlife survey, north of Lake Superior.
In 1936 he was part of an expedition to the region of the Thelon River, in the eastern Northwest Territories.[1] It was there he conducted the research for his best known publication A Biological Investigation of the Thelon Game Sanctuary.
In 1977 he was recognized with an Aldo Leopold Award.[2][3]
The Canadian Section of the Wildlife Society created an award in his name, which noted:[2]
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References
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Christopher Norment (September 1988). "C.H.D. Clarke (1909-1981)". Arctic Profiles. 41 (3): 256–257. doi:10.14430/arctic1727. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
After receiving a Ph.D. in zoology, Clarke was hired by R.M. Anderson, Curator of Mammals at the National Museum of Canada, to conduct a faunal survey on the north shore of Lake Superior. In 1936 Anderson again approached Clarke, this time with an offer to investigate muskoxen in the Thelon Game Sanctuary.
- ^ a b c d "C. H. D. Clarke – Pioneer Award" (PDF). Canadian Section of the Wildlife Society. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
- ^ "Aldo Leopold Memorial Award". The Wildlife Society. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
External links
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