The city of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry Commission has named Dale Erickson as the newest recipient of the Silva Bolds-Whitfield Award. The award recognizes citizens who have contributed to the ongoing growth, health and protection of Vancouver’s urban forest. Erickson serves as chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission. From 2002 to 2006, he served as a parks liaison to the Urban Forestry Commission. He later returned to serve as commission co-chair and chair from 2012 to 2017.
“A true ‘community builder,’ Dale is an inspiration for all of us to find ways, big or small, to make our community a better place,” said Susan Sanders, Urban Forestry Commission chair.
Erickson’s name will join those etched in stone at the Silva Bolds-Whitfield monument plaza in downtown Vancouver.
