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 2000: 2009: Honorary citizen of Anija Parish 2022:
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