I am interested in all aspects of nature conservation, particularly in relation to the flora of the British Isles. I am a keen photographer and have an extensive library of images covering British wildlife in general and the urban flora in particular.Outside my scientific and conservation interests, I also enjoy music, theatre and poetry (both reading and writing).
I live in London where I was employed (until my retiremement in 2005) by the borough of Haringey as their conservation officer. This involved the management of some two hundred acres (eighty one hectares) of land which includes three ancient woods, a one-time railway line (the "Parkland Walk") and a variety of smaller sites. I also managed a small urban nature reserve called "Railway Fields" where the emphasis is on teaching school children about the natural world.
I was President of the London Natural History Society from 1990 to 1992 and am currently an Honorary Vice-President and their conservation officer. I am a fellow of the Linnean Society. I am also London branch secretary of the Wild Flower Society, and was a council member of the London Wildlife Trust between 1993 and 1999. I have a Diploma in Ecology and Conservation from the University of London. This experience provides me with a London-wide perspective on urban nature conservation about which I have a particular interest (see "Conserving Nature in London"). I have run courses on aspects of urban ecology for the Department of Extra-mural Studies at the University of London, have been a tutor for the London District of the WEA for more than 20 years, and am currently teaching an introductory botany course for the Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution. I offer a range of illustrated talks on London's natural history).
You can e-mail me at: conserving.bevan@virgin.net
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