Science and snacks: Escaping the enemy

If you take a walk in a British woodland, you will come across just a handful of the 120 tree species found across temperate Europe. In contrast, in the tropics, you will be surrounded by hundreds of the 50,000 species of tropical trees estimated to occur globally. This startling difference in diversity has fascinated scientists for decades, with many trying to answer the question – why are there so many tree species in the tropics?

Join Matt Greenwell as he takes you into the jungle to explore some of the drivers of this hyper-diversity. In this talk, you’ll discover the role that insects, pathogens and other natural enemies play in the maintenance of tropical biodiversity and gain an insight into the ups and downs of conducting research in a rainforest.

This event is particularly suitable for ages 13+.

Our cafe will be closed so please bring your snacks with you. Alcoholic drinks are not permitted at this event. Please do be mindful to not bring any food that contains nuts.

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