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ECOLOGIST, NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER AND INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER
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The Ecology of Aphids

The Ecology of Aphids

Aphids are a diverse and fascinating group of insects with complex lifecycles, many unique characteristics and intricate relationships with a wide range of other invertebrates. Although many people may just think of aphids as pests that infest roses and lupins, or occur as whiteflies and greenflies in greenhouses, they are in fact an integral and important part of many ecosystems, and the vast majority of the 600 species in the UK pose no problems for cultivated plants.

This talk covers all aspects of aphids and their ecological relationships, and is superbly illustrated by high quality photographs, many of them taken at very high magnification. It reveals the remarkable features that enable aphids to increase their populations very quickly and the mutually-beneficial relationships they have with various ant species, as well as lots of other unique attributes. This presentation will open your eyes to a dramatic miniature world of life that takes place all around, but is largely unseen and unknown.

If you would like me to give this talk to a group or at an event, please contact me.

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My TEDx talk – Restoring the ancient Caledonian Forest.

TEDx TEDx – Restoring the Caledonian Forest

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News

  • The Nature Talks: Reconnecting People and Planet Now More Than Ever
  • Trees and Bees Conference 19 March 2021
  • Forests Forever perpetual calendar – a perfect gift for Christmas
  • New podcast on Empowerment
  • Caledonian Forest Engagement Diary for 2021 now available

I’m speaking at…

  • The Nature Talks: Reconnecting People and Planet Now More Than Ever – 3 February 2021–
    7 February 2021
  • Climate Action North - Trees and Bees Online Conference to celebrate International Day of Forests 2021 – 19 March 2021
  • A Rewilding Journey: Rewilding the World and Ourselves – 22 May 2021–
    29 May 2021

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I'm delighted to be giving a presentation about the Caledonian Forest and some of its species as part of this project to provide inspiration to primary school-age children about Nature. It's online on Saturday 23rd January at 5.00 pm.

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☮️ We believe that nuclear weapons are immoral, ineffective and expensive.

❌ In times of imposed Tory austerity, the £205 billion wasted on Trident would be far better spent on improving healthcare, education and building a better future for our children. https://twitter.com/CNDuk/status/1352534256396984320

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BIG news!

Our new polling with @Survation, just released, shows:

☮️ 77% of the UK public support a total global ban on nuclear weapons

☮️ 59% want the British government to sign the UN Nuclear Ban Treaty

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The Nuclear Ban Treaty is here!

For the first time, nuclear weapons are illegal under international law.

#nuclearban

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