A new director has been appointed to the University of Guelph Arboretum.
Justine Richardson, an experienced manager focused on facilitating interdisciplinary research and community engagement, will step into the position effective February 3.
The Arboretum is the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in Ontario. It is home to more than 40,000 specimens in more than 30 plant collections and conservation gene banks, as well as gardens, wetlands, nature trails and forests.
“Justine’s unique set of experiences and skills makes her a terrific fit for this leadership role on our campus and in our community,” said Prof. Rene Van Acker, dean of the Ontario Agricultural College, the administrative home of the Arboretum.