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Estonian botanist (1930–2023)

Olaf Schmeidt
Born(1930-05-15)May 15, 1930
Kehra, Estonia
DiedNovember 12, 2023(2023-11-12) (aged 93)
NationalityEstonian
Alma materEstonian Academy of Agriculture
OccupationBotanist

Olaf-Gunnar Schmeidt (May 15, 1930 – November 26, 2023) was an Estonian botanist and dendrologist.

Schmeidt graduated from the Estonian Academy of Agriculture in 1956. His main area of interest was orchids. In 1965, he established the Matsi Arboretum.

Works

  • 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

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. "Detsembritorm murdis Kehra lähedal haruldase ussikuuse". Sõnumitooja. No. 1. January 6, 2016. p. 6. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "Anija vald õnnitles Olaf Schmeidti ja Ants Miidlat". Sõnumitooja. No. 8. February 25, 2009. p. 1. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  4. "Matsi dendraarium". Infoleht. Keskkonnaagentuur. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  5. "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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