30.9.2011 - News

Docent Eeva Ruoff receives Sito Landscape Award

Docent Eeva Ruoff receives Sito Landscape Award The Sito Landscape Day was held on 29 September 2011. Subjects of the seminar day were landscape compensation and awarding the Sito Landscape Award. The second Landscape Award to be given out was awarded to docent Eeva Ruoff for her persevering work in the research and teaching of of gardening in Finland.

Docent Eeva Ruoff receives Sito Landscape Award Award was given by Marja Oittinen (on left) and Ismo Häkkinen to D.Phil. Eeva Ruoff. Photo Seppo Närhi

The selection criteria of the department of landscape planning were:

"Docent, doctor of philosophy Eeva Ruoff is the leading expert in Finland on the history of gardening and historical landscapes. She has been a strong influence
in Finnish research and literature on gardening for nearly twenty years. During that time, she has also occupied teaching positions in research and educational institutes, and acted as a project expert in several public projects."

Many interesting presentations were heard during the Landscape Day. Docent Eeva Ruoff spoke on compensation practices of forest areas in Switzerland and M. Phil. Liisa Nyrölä gave a presentation on research and experiences in nature compensation abroad. Managing Director Bengt-Erik Karlberg of Veg-Tech Oy for his part illuminated the possibilities and  advantages gained from the use of green roofs as an example in adding green to urban built-up areas. Executive Manager Seppo Närhi of Viheraluerakentajat ("Green Area Builders") spoke of the great potential in the green field, current trends, possibilities and  visions of the future. Finally, landscape architect Ismo Häkkinen presented some practical examples and experiences of compensation in natural hydraulic engineering by showcasing the transfer project of two brook beds in Vantaa.
 
For more information, please contact:
Marja Oittinen, tel. +358 20 747 6164

 

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