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# Willie Smits

(1957)   Forestry Scientist   Indonesia

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Willie Smits is a forestry scientist from Indonesia.

## Quick Facts About Willie Smits

Born February 22, 1957

Nationality Indonesia

Profession Forestry Scientist

## About Willie Smits

Willie Smits is a trained forester, microbiologist, conservationist, animal welfare activist, wilderness engineer and social entrepreneur. He has lived in Indonesia since 1985 and is an Indonesian citizen. He is married to Adrienne C. Watson since March 2016.

## Awards & Honors

Ashoka

##  Quotes by Willie Smits

> [Orangutans look straight into your soul.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/willie-smits/orangutans-look-straight-into-your-soul/)

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> [I must stress, basically, the very fact that we do have orangutan rehabilitation means that we have failed to do what is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/willie-smits/i-must-stress-basically-the-very-fact-that-we-do-have-orangutan/)

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> [Orangutan babies are like human babies: helpless.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/willie-smits/orangutan-babies-are-like-human-babies-helpless/)

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