RIP Oliver Rackham

[NicfromBristol]

Oliver Rackham sadly passed away on the 12th Feb.
A great scholar who's works have been essential and inspirational to the understanding and protection of our woodlands and environmental heritage.

 

[Harvestman]

Oliver Rackham sadly passed away on the 12th Feb.
A great scholar who's works have been essential and inspirational to the understanding and protection of our woodlands and environmental heritage.

Local to me too. The Gwent Wildlife Trust has put out a few commemorative testimonials lately.

 

[Tiley]

That's very sad. His book, "Woodlands", is a superb example of accessible, interesting, academic research.

 

[Nyayo]

I hadn't heard the news - a great man indeed. I used his research as the starting point for my postgrad thesis - it's still considered the authoritative text on the history of British woodlands.

 

[NicfromBristol]

I was lucky enough to do a weekend course under his tuition. He had the most amazing memory

 

[oldtimer]

Sad news. I had the good fortune to attend one of his talks when I lived near Saffron Walden. It gave me a new insight into the way the farmland varies in different parts of France and England despite geological similarities. I still remember his remark that there is probably more woodland now than the medieval period. I've never loked at a wood in the same way since. An inspiring teacher whose work will keep his memory fresh.

 

[cranmere]

I love his writing.