A Nelson student at Selkirk College has received a forestry scholarship from the B.C. Council of Forest Industries.
Daniel Burgel, who is studying forest technology at Selkirk, was one of 10 British Columbians to win the $1,500 scholarship.
The council’s president and CEO Susan Yurkovich said in a statement that the scholarship is meant to support the next generation of foresters.
“The forest industry needs bright, young minds and our industry offers diverse career opportunities in manufacturing, environmental management, technology, trades and professional services,” she said.
Burgel, an L.V. Rogers graduate, was the only West Kootenay recipient.