Fang, Chang Sha (fl.1990s-2000s)
Studied at the University of Western Australia, (UWA).
He commenced work as the 'Manager of the Herbarium' for the Western Australian Herbarium in 1991.
On his retirement in 2004, Nevil Marchant spoke:
"of Chang Sha's early connections with him during
their years at UWA, along with Ms Jan Gathe, who was
for many years, working with the Regional Herbaria and
their volunteers.
. . .of how Chang Sha
had to weld together curatorial and IT staff, and also developed
and managed the volunteer programme (now has several specialist groups and numbers about 70) among his
many duties as Collections Manager.
At the start of Chang Sha's career here, the database collection numbered 119,582 and over the 13 years
had expanded to "600,000 very well curated and data based specimens."
These were achievements of which he could be very proud.
Your colleagues recognise that apart from leading a team of curators, one
of your greatest contributions has been the development of our fantastic herbarium volunteer program.
It is due to your incredibly friendly nature and supportive disposition that the volunteer movement in
the Herbarium now makes an outstanding contribution to the plant and fungal knowledge made
available by the Department of Conservation and Land Management.
It was further observed this had been done over the years,
while dealing with unexpected, on-going problems (eg
diminishing space) and a wide range of personalities,
maintaining all the while a placid nature and cheerful
demeanour.
. . . he observed that only
once or twice over the 13 years could he recall Chang Sha
being mildly irritated to the extent he exclaimed "Bloody
hell!!"
On behalf of colleagues in CALM,
staff and volunteers sincerely thanked Chang Sha and wished
him a very, very happy and fulfilling retirement."
A presentation of two colourful and beautifully executed botanical prints of Banksia specimens, drawn by
Margaret Peironi, were presented to Chang Sha, as a memento from all who wished him well,
Source: Extracted from:
Wildflower Press,
Summer Edition, December 2004, Newsletter of the WA Herbarium Volunteers
Portrait Photo: 1992, from CHAH group photo.
Collecting localities for 'Fang, C.S.' from AVH (2026)
Data from 290 specimens
