Olaf Schmeidt

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.[1][2]

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]

  1. ^ a b c "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.