Oliver Rackham

[David Humphries]

Very sad to hear of the passing of the inspirational Professor Rackham.

 

A man (amongst others) who changed my path in Arboriculture, through his books, lectures and site visits.

 

 

Professor Oliver Rackham, 1939-2015 | Corpus Christi College

 

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[woodyguy]

That's really sad to hear. One of my true heros.

[derek robinson]

Very sad.

[Paul Cleaver]

sad news - ive read one of his books

[Dan Curtis]

Very sad. Truly inspirational man.

[treecreeper arb]

There wont be another one like him.ever.Sad and disappointed never to have had the chance to her him speak.His latest book on Ash is a must read.

[timbernut]

That's really sad, I've enjoyed a few of his books over the years, what a source of knowledge!

[the village idiot]

Contributed monumentally to our understanding of trees, and ancient woodland in particular.

A proper 'old school' professor too!

Will be much missed.

[David Humphries]

Had the pleasure of sharing a few ales with him over a weeks residential course at Flatford Mill about 15 years ago.

 

His depth of knowledge across medieval history, ecology, woodland management and the countryside at large was astounding.

 

I'm glad I tried to see him speak several times, he opened the door to ancient trees and woodland for so many people.

 

No doubt many have read his books, but I would urge all that haven't to treat themselves.

 

 

I for one, will go plant a british tree in a woodland in his memory.

 

 

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[jaime bray]

Had the pleasure of sharing a few ales with him over a weeks residential course at Flatford Mill about 15 years ago.

 

His depth of knowledge across medieval history, ecology, woodland management and the countryside at large was astounding.

 

I'm glad I tried to see him speak several times, he opened the door to ancient trees and woodland for so many people.

 

No doubt many have read his books, but I would urge all that haven't to treat themselves.

 

 

I for one, will go plant a british tree in a woodland in his memory.

 

 

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Nice thought that David, I wonder if Westonbirt would be interested in a designated space for such sentiment . Mind you, the paperwork associated with that may make it a cumbersome process.

Edited February 14, 2015 by jaime bray