This 2.5 day intermediate course will introduce you to the world of pteridophytes, including ferns, horsetails, clubmosses, and quillworts.
These ancient plants, which thrived alongside dinosaurs and have adapted to various ecological niches through millions of years, play a crucial role in today’s ecosystems. Unlike flowering plants, pteridophytes reproduce via spores and possess a unique vascular system that distinguishes them within the plant kingdom.
Tutor: David G Hill
David has had a long interest in all aspects of natural history. After training in Forestry and Soil Science he has worked in Wildlife Photography, IT and Further-Education, but became interested in Biological Recording in 2011. He went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Biological Recording in 2015, with a dissertation on Marsh Clubmoss and has developed a particular passion for ferns and lycophytes. He is currently Honorary General Secretary for the British Pteridological Society, a Cofnod Director and Fellow of the Linnean Society.
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