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 slide library 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 and work in London where I am employed by the borough of Haringey as their conservation officer. This involves 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 manage 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 a 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 and am currently teaching for the London District of the Worker's Education Association. 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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