George W. Douglas, Ph.D, 1938-2005

We note the passing of British Columbian botanist, George W. Douglas, who died February 10, 2005 of cancer. George was born in New Westminster, BC, in 1938. His work as an ecologist led to botanical exploration of the North Cascades region and southwest Yukon. After his first bout with cancer he devoted his work time to botany. "Late in his career he joined the British Columbia public service as chief botanist for the BC Conservation Data Centre." (BEN)

Dr. Douglas' contributions were vital to many publications that are key to botanical study in the region. He is widely known for his work on the Asteraceae in British Columbia, rare vascular plants of both the Yukon and British Columbia, and his leadership in the Illustrated Flora of British Columbia.

Links:

• George Wayne Douglas, Ph.D., 1938-2005 from Botanical Electronic News (BEN)


• George W. Douglas, a publication list from Environment Canada

Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 2:36 PM on March 24, 2005

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