Background
Roche, Laurence Anthony was born on October 20, 1927 in Wexford, Ireland. Son of William and Brigette (Banville) Roche.
educator International forestry consultant
Roche, Laurence Anthony was born on October 20, 1927 in Wexford, Ireland. Son of William and Brigette (Banville) Roche.
Bachelor of Science in Forestry, University Dublin, Ireland, 1960. Master in Forestry, University British Columbia, Canada, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, University British Columbia, Canada, 1968.
Research forester, Canada Forest Svc., Victoria, B.C., 1962-1966; research scientist, Canada Forest Svc., Victoria, B.C., 1966-1972; professor forestry, U. Ibadan, Nigeria, 1972-1975; professor forestry, U. Wales, 1975-1992; professor emeritus, U. Wales, since 1992. Member board of trustees International Center Research in Agroforestry, Nairobi, 1983-1989. President International Union Forestry Socs., United Kingdom, 1979-1984.
Member Savile Club (London), Kildare St. University Club (Dublin).
Married Felicity Anne Bawtree, October 20, 1962. Children: Nicola, Christopher, Patricia.