William Smith (conservationist)

William Walter Smith (14 September 1852 – 3 March 1942) was a New Zealand gardener, naturalist and conservationist. He was born in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland in 1852. He was the initial person in charge of implementing the Scenery Preservation Act of 1903, which led to the creation of scenic and historic reserves.[1]

References
  1. Galbreath, Ross. "William Walter Smith". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 15 January 2012.


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