I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Margaret Atkinson (see Vale Margaret Atkinson by Janice Bird).
I worked in the TCT office with her for five years while she was our office manager. Margaret was very tough on us all about paying bills and providing reports on time. There were many scientists who received funding through grants the TCT administered who can attest to her valued discipline in this area. I fondly remember Margaret assisting several times with tree-planting and gorse-cutting events that I organised at the South Esk Pine reserve near Coles Bay. After one such event I saw a much more relaxed side of her – after a few wines! We will miss you, Margaret.