Olaf-Gunnar Schmeidt (May 15, 1930 – November 26, 2023) was an Estonian botanist and dendrologist.[1][2]
Olaf Schmeidt | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 15, 1930 |
| Died | November 12, 2023 (aged 93) |
| Alma mater | Estonian Academy of Agriculture |
| Occupation | Botanist |
Schmeidt graduated from the Estonian Academy of Agriculture in 1956.[1] His main area of interest was orchids.[3] In 1965, he established the Matsi Arboretum.[1][4][5]
Works
edit- 1996: Eestimaa orhideed (Estonian Orchids). Tallinn: Varrak
- 2001: Eesti kaitsealuseid taimi ja loomi (Protected Plants and Animals of Estonia), coauthor. Tallinn: Keskkonnaministeerium
- 2005: Harjumaa huvitavaid taimi (Interesting Plants of Harju County). Tallinn: Harjumaa Keskkonnateenistus
- 2006: Harjumaa huvitavaid taimi. II (Interesting Plants of Harju County, Volume 2). Tallinn: Harjumaa Keskkonnateenistus
Awards and recognitions
edit- 2000: Order of Merit of Harju County
- 2009: Honorary citizen of Anija Parish[3]
- 2022: Estonian Nature Conservation Award
References
edit- 1 2 3 "In memoriam Olaf-Gunnar Schmeidt 15.05.1930–26.11.2023". Sõnumitooja. December 6, 2023. p. 7. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ↑ "Detsembritorm murdis Kehra lähedal haruldase ussikuuse". Sõnumitooja. No. 1. January 6, 2016. p. 6. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- 1 2 "Anija vald õnnitles Olaf Schmeidti ja Ants Miidlat". Sõnumitooja. No. 8. February 25, 2009. p. 1. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ↑ "Matsi dendraarium". Infoleht. Keskkonnaagentuur. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ↑ "Õnnitleme juubilari". Ööviiul. No. 14–15. July 2022. p. 33. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
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