Full Name
Daniel Persson, RPF
Job Title
Forestry Superintendent
Organization
Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd.
Speaker Bio
Daniel Persson, RPF, is the forestry superintendent at Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. (CCR). He leads large-scale wildfire rehabilitation, fibre recovery, and reforestation initiatives in the Chilcotin.
Originally from Sweden, Daniel began working in forestry at the age of 14 and later earned a master of science in forestry degree from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Nearly a decade ago, he moved to BC to take on the challenge of working in one of the world’s most complex forest landscapes.
At CCR, Daniel has played a pivotal role in projects such as the 2 Billion Trees program, the Pressy Lake pilot, and the Palmer Lake project, advancing Indigenous-led forest rehabilitation and wildfire resilience. In 2024, he was recognized by Canadian Forest Industries Magazine as one of the Top 20 Under 40 foresters in Canada. His work reflects a commitment to forest stewardship, climate action, and Indigenous partnership.
Originally from Sweden, Daniel began working in forestry at the age of 14 and later earned a master of science in forestry degree from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Nearly a decade ago, he moved to BC to take on the challenge of working in one of the world’s most complex forest landscapes.
At CCR, Daniel has played a pivotal role in projects such as the 2 Billion Trees program, the Pressy Lake pilot, and the Palmer Lake project, advancing Indigenous-led forest rehabilitation and wildfire resilience. In 2024, he was recognized by Canadian Forest Industries Magazine as one of the Top 20 Under 40 foresters in Canada. His work reflects a commitment to forest stewardship, climate action, and Indigenous partnership.
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