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Marsh Award for Conservation in Genetic Bio-Diversity

This Award, run in association with the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, recognises two individuals or groups that have made significant technical, scientific and practical contributions to the field of genetic bio-diversity.

The Award has been running since 1996 and is awarded annually.

The 2008 winner is Andy Dell (technical) and Dr Bill Grayson (practical)

Andy Dell (pictured right) commenced his study of Cleveland Bay horses in 1997, and developed 'SPARKS', a pioneering breeding strategy, which was later officially adapted as an advised breeding programme. Dell is continuing research into population genetics of the Cleveland Bay, and has lectured members in the UK and North America. He has increased knowledge and understanding of the breed, and greatly improved breeding decisions.

Dr Bill Grayson has a doctorate in grazing ecology and is an Honorary Research Fellow at Lancaster University, but is better known for his practical management skills and expertise in organic farming and, particularly, conservation grazing.

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Previous Winners:

2007 - HRH Prince Charles, and Dr June Morris

2006 - The Portland Sheep Breeders' Group (practical) and Mike Roper of Defra (technical)

2005 - Home Farm, Temple Newsam Estate (practical) and Dr Saffron Townsend (technical)