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Former park biologist honored for conservation

Kim DeLozier, conservation program manager for the eastern U.S. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, won the title of Wildlife Conservationist of the Year from the North Carolina Wildlife Federation during this year’s Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. 

DeLozier retired from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2010 after 32 years working in wildlife management, dealing with everything from nuisance bear management to reintroduction of elk and red wolves. 

Awards, given in 20 different categories, represent a who’s who of conservation stalwarts including agency professionals, elected officials, academics, nonprofit leaders and emerging youth leaders.

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