Henri Blaffart
Henri Blaffart (22 June 1965 – 21 March 2008) was a Belgian conservationist and environmentalist.[1]
Biography
Henri Blaffart graduated from the Faculty of Agronomic Science of Gembloux in
forests and water.[1] Blaffart began working on various conservation projects throughout the world following his graduation, including Ethiopia, Cambodia, Samoa and Papua New Guinea before moving to New Caledonia
.
Blaffart began working on a
environmental management of Mont Panié, which is located in New Caledonia's North Province.[1] He actively worked with a number of New Caledonian organizations to protect the Mont Panié reserve, including the government of North Province, the Dayu Biik Association, which comprises local Kanak tribes, the Caledonian Institute of Agronomy and other scientific, social and governmental organizations.[1]
Henri Blaffart was swept away and accidentally drowned while trying to cross the Tiendanite River in North Province on 21 March 2008.[1] He was 42 years old and was survived by his mother and sister, who both reside in Belgium.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "CI Mourns Death of Conservationist Henri Blaffart in New Caledonia". Conservation International. 24 March 2008. Retrieved 20 April 2008.
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