About Olaf Schmeidt
Lived 1930 – 2023 (aged 92–93). Olaf Schmeidt was an Estonian botanist.
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. 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 2000: 2009: Honorary citizen of Anija Parish 2022:
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Estonian botanist (1930-2023)
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Olaf Schmeidt was born on 15 May 1930.
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Olaf Schmeidt died in 2023.
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Olaf Schmeidt was a botanist.
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Olaf Schmeidt was Estonian.
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