This website is about conserving nature in London, UK. It contains information about
London's natural history, and includes relevant links. I am the Conservation Officer of
the London Natural History Society, and work as an ecologist for the London Borough of
Haringey. I have a particular interest in the flora of urban areas.
Research Interests
I am particularly interested in gathering information about the flora of urban
areas and the spread of introduced species (see, for example, The
effects of urbanization on ancient woodland) I am currently compiling data on the
incidence of hybridization between native and introduced plants in urban areas. In many
London woods, for example, the Highclere holly (Ilex x. altaclerensis) is widespread, and
most of London's bluebells are hybrids between the introduced Spanish bluebell
(Hyacinthoides hispanica) and our own native species ( H. non-scripta). I would welcome
records of other putative hybrids from urban areas to add to my list.
Selected Publications
"Conserving nature in London"
"The effect of urbanisation on ancient woodland" with
Oliver Gilbert
"The natural history of Haringey's ancient woodland"
"Londons
Distinctive Flora"
"Londons
Exotic Flora" NEW!
Projects
Saving the Song thrush in London
Illustrated Talks
Each is illustrated with slides, and lasts approximately one hour. A variety
of relevant literature and occasional live plants can be displayed.
CONSERVING NATURE IN LONDON
THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE GARDEN
GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE
WILD FLOWERS IN THE GARDEN
LONDON'S WILD FLOWERS
WILDFLOWERS AND BUTTERFLIES
CREATING A BUTTERFLY GARDEN
THE NATURAL HISTORY OF HARINGEY'S ANCIENT
WOODLANDS
THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE NEW RIVER
Biographical Details
"Green" sites
London Natural History Society
London Wildlife Trust
Last updated 1st September 2004
You can e-mail me at: conserving.bevan@virgin.net
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