Alexander T. Davidson

Education

Bachelor in Economics and History, Queen's U., Kingston, Canada, 1948; Master of Arts in Geography, U. Toronto, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Waterloo, 1990.

Career

Planning officer, Saskatchewan Department Natural Resources, 1950-1954; assistant deputy minister natural resources, Government Saskatchewan, 1954-1958; chief resources division, Department Northern Affairs, 1958-1961; director agricultural rehabilitation and development, assistant deputy minister rural development, Government Canada, 1961-1967; assistant deputy minister water, Department Energy, Mines and Resources, Government Canada, 1967-1970; assistant deputy minister of policy planning and research, Department Environmental, Government Canada, 1970-1973; assistant deputy minister Parks Canada, Chief Executive Officer Canada National and History Parks system, Government Canada, 1973-1986; past president, Royal Canada Geography Society.

Achievements

• Alexander T. Davidson has been listed as a noteworthy Geographer, professional society administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Canada Wildlife Foundation. Board directors Nature Conservancy Canada. Member Executive Committee Canada Council Ecological Areas.

Active Canada Institute Forestry.

Interests

• Avocations: biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, curling, canoeing.

Connections

Married; 4 children.