Notable PersonCanadian1947 – present
Reford Wilson
Wilderness conservation, old-growth forest protection in British Columbia
Biography
A Canadian conservationist and wilderness advocate who founded the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust. He has been instrumental in protecting old-growth forests in British Columbia.
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Notable Person
Nationality
Canadian
Born
1947
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Reford
English origin
“An English surname-based given name with Old English roots, likely derived from place names meaning 'red ford' or similar geographic descriptors. Reford carries vintage charm and a sense of place-based heritage, appealing to parents who favor substantive, historically grounded surnames as first names.”