Alpo Komulainen, Finland

His high degree of respect for nature has prevented both an excessive and fanatic preservation of the countryside as well as its ruin. Besides teaching he has organised nature evenings, contributed to the implementation of various conservation areas, recreation areas and natural paths, including Kalevala National Park and the Malahvia Nature Area, organised home area and nature outings.
He has been active in several associations and has a very considerable written output.