Runka, G. Gary

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Identity area

Type of entity

Person

Authorized form of name

Runka, G. Gary

Parallel form(s) of name

  • Runka, George Gary

Description area

Dates of existence

2 Aug. 1938 – 26 July 2013

History

Gary Runka’s contribution to land inventory, agriculture, natural resource management and land use planning helped shape British Columbia land use policy over five decades. Best known for his guiding role in the creation of BC’s Agricultural Land ReserveRead more

Functions, occupations and activities

Pedologist, BC Department of Agriculture (1961-1966)
BC Land Inventory Field Coordinator (Agriculture and Forestry), Canada Land Inventory program, BC Department of Agriculture (1967-1973)
General Manager, BC Land Commission (August 1, 1973 - July 23, 1975)Read more

Relationships area

Related entity

Sawicki, Joan Marie (18 September 1945 - present)

Category of relationship

family

Dates of relationship

1973-2013

Control area

Institution identifier

NBCA

Status

Final

Level of detail

Full

Dates of creation, revision and deletion

Created on 28 Oct 2022 by KS.
Revised on 9 Feb. 2023 by KS.

Language(s)

  • English

Sources

  • “Agriculturalist & Agrologist of the Year.” The BC Agrologist vol. 8, no. 2, February-March 1979.
  • Holisko, Gary, and Joan Sawicki. “Gary Runka, One of BC's Most Dedicated and Influential Planners.” Planning West (Planning Institute of British
  • Read more