The talk will be given by:- Dr. David T. Jones

“How the Rainforest Works”

Tropical rainforests are the most biologically diverse and complex habitats on the planet. Only around 5% of Earth’s land surface is rainforest – but about half of all animal and plant species live there! According to National Geographic a quarter of ingredients in modern medicines come from rainforest plants.

In this talk, David will outline the main ecological processes that keep the forests functioning, and he will describe the current threats that surround their long-term survival.

David works at the Natural History Museum in London, and lectures at Imperial College. He is an entomologist specialising in rainforest insects and soil ecology. He has done fieldwork in 18 countries including Indonesia, Gabon, Madagascar, Belize and French Guiana.