Scientific recognitions of the Finnish Society of Forest Science in 2024

The scientific recognitions of the Finnish Society of Forest Science are Silver Cajander Medal for excellent work in forest sciences, Bronze Cajander Medal for important work in forest sciences and the Medal of the Finnish Society of Forest Science for important work for the Society or for advancing the Society’s goals.

The Society awarded the recognitions to eight scientist and a scientific organisation in the celebration of the 115th anniversary of the Society, in connection to the Forest Sciences’ Day 23 October 2024.

The awardees of Silver Cajander Medal:

  • Professor emerita Annikki Mäkelä, University of Helsinki
  • Professor Heli Peltola, University of Eastern Finland
  • Professor emeritus Timo Pukkala, University of Eastern Finland
  • Professor Olli Tahvonen, University of Helsinki

The awardees of Bronze Cajander Medal:

  • Professor Teemu Hölttä, University of Helsinki
  • Professor Kalle Kärhä, University of Eastern Finland

The awardees of the Medal of the Finnish Society of Forest Science:

  • Assistant Professor Tuomas Aakala, University of Eastern Finland
  • Professor Teppo Hujala, University of Eastern Finland
  • Finnish Biodiversity Info Facility (laji.fi)