Evan Roberts (botanist)

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Evan Roberts MBE , M.Sc., (hon.) (* 1909 ; † 1991 ) was a Welsh botanist and conservationist.

Life

Roberts lived at Capel Curig (Gelli), from where he started all of Snowdonia and acquired a unique knowledge of the plant communities in North Wales . Originally a quarry worker, he became indispensable for academic colleagues. In 1956 he was awarded the honorary title of M.Sc. from the University of Wales. The architect Frank Lloyd Wright was honored on the same occasion . His portrait was painted by Kyffin Williams .

His most important scientific contributions include the description of the arctic flora in Cwm Idwal . A plaque commemorates him in Ogwen , Snowdonia.

literature

  • The Mountain Man A portrait of Evan Roberts, Capel Curig, rockman, botanist and conservationist. by Robin Gwyndaf, first published in Welsh in 1987, translated to English and published in May 2006. ( ISBN 0-9552995-0-0 )

Individual evidence


personal data
SURNAME Roberts, Evan
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Welsh botanist and conservationist
DATE OF BIRTH 1909
DATE OF DEATH 1991