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Littorina research honoured

 
The Scientific Medal of the Zoological Society of London is awarded annually for distinguished work in zoology by a man or woman under 40 years of age. Dr David G. Reid, researcher in the Zoology Department, The Natural History Museum, London, has been awarded the 1996 medal by the Council of The Society for "elegant studies of the taxonomy and phylogenetics of littorinid molluscs."

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1996 Red List of Threatened Species

This is now available in book form and through the internet. It contains about 10,000 species, with nearly 5,000 in the higher risk "Threatened" categories. Some 20% of the animals are molluscs. These are global categories of threat - so although a species may be endangered in part of its range it may not qualify as high risk. There is still a considerable number of data deficient molluscs (25% of former list). The file may be accessed through the webserver at the World Conservation Monitoring Centre (http://www.wcmc.org.uk:80/species/animals/animal-redlist.html)


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Recording the Non-marine Mollusca of Surrey.

If you would like to participate in gathering records for an Atlas (collecting samples, sending in records or specimens, allowing access, suggesting suitable sites for survey, etc.), and receive occasional newsheets, contact the County Coordinator, Janice Light, 88 Peperharrow Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2PN.

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CEDaR-Centre for Environmental Data and Recording

CEDaR was established by Ulster Museum in 1995 to store information related to geology and distribution of flora and fauna within N Ireland and its coastal waters. The aims are to make available these data (while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive records) for research, monitoring, nature conservation, education and commercial purposes, and to establish working relationships with the main environmental recording schemes in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. The computerised environmental information will facilitate decisions on which areas merit statutory designation, planning applications, species needing special attention and directing strategic research. Further information can be obtained from Dr Damian McFerran and Dr Julia Nunn, CEDaR, Ulster Museum, 12 Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5BN.

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Centenary Items

The following Centenary items are still available:
  • Sweat shirts (S, M, L.) at £12 each
  • Irish linen tea towels at £4 each
  • Engraved glass paper weights (2 only) at £15 each
  • Post cards, 7 for £1
Postage extra. Enquiries to Dr D.G.Reid, The Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD.

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Radio 5 Live- Environment News

There have been changes in the Food, Farming and Environment Office of Radio 5 Live: the correct information is
  • Gabi Fisher - Producer
  • Environment News, BBC Radio 5 Live,
  • Pebble Mill, Birmingham B4 7QQ
  • Tel: 0121 414 8489/2607

    Fax: 0121 414 8274

    E -Mail: Gabi Fisher@bbc.co.uk

    If you have a good story, let them know.

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