Hedley Brian RYCROFT

Background

RYCROFT, Hedley was born on July 26, 1918 in Natal. Son of Frederick and Winifred Rycroft.

Education

National University College, University of Stellenbosch and University of Cape Town.

Career

Lecturer in Forestry, University of Stellenbosch 1945-1983. Professor, of Botany, University of Cape Town 1954-1983. Director National Botanic Gardens of South America 1954-1983: Director Skyline Botanic Garden and Arboretum, Natal 1983-1986.

Director Department, of Plant Sciences, Keeper of Herborium, University of Fort Hare, Ciskei since 1988.

Interests

• Breeding dogs, forest vegetation of Ciskei.

Connections

Married 1st Maureen Starke in 1947 (divorced in 1973), 2nd Joan Stucke in 1976.

Father:

Frederick

Mother:

Winifred Rycroft

Spouse:

Maureen Starke