Names/Reford/Reford Wilson
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.