Michael Dawson Laffan

Background

Laffan, Michael Dawson was born on April 20, 1945 in Wangamu, New Zealand. Son of Roy Joseph and Mavis Evelyn (O'Connor) Laffan.

Education

BAgr Science, Lincoln College, 1969; Master of Agriculture Science with honors, Lincoln College, 1973.

Career

Soil conservationist, Marlborough Catchment Board, Blenheim, New Zealand, 1969-1974; soil scientist, New Zealand Soil Bureau, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Nelson, 1974-1989; soil consultant, Nelson, 1990; research officer, Forestry Commission, Hobart, Australia, 1990-1991; senior soil scientist, Forestry Tasmania, Launceston, Australia, since 1991.

Achievements

• Michael Dawson Laffan has been listed as a notable Soil scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member New Zealand Society of Soil Science, Australian Society of Soil Science.

Interests

• Avocations: bush walking, fishing, travelling.

Connections

Married Judith Nona Wooding, August 26, 1970 (divorced July 1991). Children: Sarah, Benjamin.

Father:

Roy Joseph Laffan

Mother:

Mavis Evelyn (O'Connor) Laffan

Spouse:

Judith Nona Wooding

child:

Sarah Laffan

child:

Benjamin Laffan