Background
Smith, Dale Raymond was born on July 16, 1946 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Smith, Dale Raymond was born on July 16, 1946 in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours, Canterbury U., 1968;
Doctor of Philosophy, Calgary U., 1974.
Scientist, research, Forest Research Institute, Rotorua, New Zealand, 1968-1971;
scientist, research, Forest Research Institute, Rotorua, New Zealand, 1975-1988;
project manager, Forest Research Institute, Rotorua, New Zealand, 1988-1993;
resource manager-science, Forest Research Institute, Rotorua, New Zealand, since 1993.
Guardian, Guardians of Rotorua Lakes, 1976-1983. School trustee Rotokawa School Trust Board, since 1992, Rudolf Steiner School Trust Board, since 1987. Member Conifer Biotechnology Group (secretary 1983-1985), International Plant Tissue Culture Association.
Married Susan Harman, February 21, 1981. Children: Jessica, Dylan.