Botanical Society of the British Isles

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BSBI Books

Rare Plant Registers

Herbaria@Home

Distribution Maps

Identify a plant

Diary

Taxonomy Database

 

How to Join

Members of the BSBI receive our newsletter, BSBI News, and our journal, Watsonia. They are also welcome to attend our programme of field meetings throughout Britain & Ireland - and sometimes abroad, too. In addition, they may request the help of our expert county recorders and national referees.

click here or for a printable membership form

Membership categories

1. Ordinary: £20 (€33) per year.

2. Family: £2 (€4) for each additional member (but no separate mailings).

3. Junior: £10 (€16) (up to the age of 21 or up to 25 if in full-time education).

4. Institutional: £20 (€33)

5. Overseas: £22 (€37).

Subscriptions are due on the 1st of January each year. Cheques should be made payable to “BSBI” and sent to:

Mr R. Gwynn Ellis, 41 Marlborough Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF23 5BU

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Officers & Council (2008)

President

  • Dr R.J. Gornall

    • President-elect

  • Mr M.E. Braithwaite

    • Vice presidents

  • Prof. R.M. Bateman
  • Miss L. Farrell
  • Mr R.G. Woods
  • Dr F. Rumsey

    • Hon. Gen. Sec.

  • Mr D.A. Pearman

    • Hon. Treasurer

  • Mr A.M. Nixon

    • Council

  • Dr P.A. Ashton
  • Miss A. Burns
  • Mr R.J. Swindells
  • Dr M.F. Fay
  • Mr J.P. Poland
  • Mrs P.A. Sankey
  • Mr R.M. Walls
  • Mr A.G. Amphlett
  • Mr R.D. Pryce
  • Dr M.A. Spencer
  • Mr A.O. Chater
  • Dr B. Harold

    • Chairs of Committees

  • Mr A.R. Vickery (Meetings)
  • Dr R.J. Gornall (Publications)
  • Mr D.A. Pearman (Records)
  • Prof. M.J. Crawley (SRC)
  • Ms S.J. Whild (T&E)

    • Regional Representatives

  • Dr B.S. Rushton (Ireland)
  • Dr R.J. Pankhurst (Scotland)
  • Mr R.A. Jones (Wales)

    • Appointed by Council

  • Mr M.N. Sandford (Watsonia)
  • Mr T.J. James (News)
  • Mrs J.M. Croft (Field Secretary)

    • Hon. Minuting Secretary

  • Prof. R.O. Robinson
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    The Botanical Society of the British Isles is for everyone who is interested in the flora of Britain and Ireland. The society traces its origins back to 1836, when it was founded as the Botanical Society of London. From its earliest days it has welcomed both professional and amateur members, and it remains the biggest and most active organisation devoted to the study of botany in the British Isles.

    The BSBI produces national Atlases and county Floras of the distribution of plants. It publishes a scientific journal, Watsonia, and holds conferences on botany.

    Members are kept informed by a newsletter three times a year and are invited to make use of our system of county recorders and national referees who can help with the identification of plants. Field meetings are held throughout Britain and Ireland, and sometimes abroad.

    An education programme supported by the society aims brings high quality botanical training within the reach of all, from A Level students to professional development and postgraduate courses.

    Scientific research on British botany is supported through grants awarded by the Science & Research Committee and through the work of the Plant Unit.

    Registered address: Botanical Society of the British Isles, Botany Department, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD

    The Botanical Society of the British Isles (known as BSBI) is a charity registered in England and Wales (212560) and in Scotland (SC038675).