At the end of last month, my lifetime professional colleague and friend Dr Peter Savill sadly passed away. I had the great privilege of collaborating widely with Peter from the very beginning of my career in forestry. He was a true gentleman, humble and generous in equal measure, and will be sadly missed.

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Terra is my latest short story, written for my readers. Its dystopian eco-futuristic theme may surprise my regular readers.

Usually, around the end of the year, I post a summary of my stories during the previous 12 months, and provide a round up of seasonal gifts for the nature and tree enthusiast. This year I thought I’d do something a little different and, I hope, a little more special. I’ve written a short story… Read More

A chance meeting with a radio broadcasting team provided an opportunity to talk about books, trees, astronomy, heaven and earth.

Last week I was invited by His Highness Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, to provide an address at a dinner marking the opening of the 2019 Frankfurt Bookfair.