Jack Harrison wrote:Let's get to the nub of the matter. Who is Martin White? Jack
I believe Martin is an amateur entomologist who, as Felix says, has an incredible understanding of all stages of our British butterflies. He's also a thoroughly nice chap and has been extremely helpful when I've asked him for advice in my own rearing exploits. And I'm personally very pleased to see him included in the programme since it raises provocative questions such as those being debated in this thread - although, as many have pointed out, it was unbalanced and painted Martin as some kind of "butterfly saviour" without any debate on why conservations don't share this view.Felix wrote:He is a consultant entomologist specialising in British Butterflies. What he doesn't know about the ecology of butterflies such as the Large Heath probably isn't worth knowing, and he has made significant advances in our understanding of such species and their conservation requirements. Felix.
Felix - do you know if his advances are actually documented anywhere? I don't think I've ever seen any reference to his work. I guess I could ask himFelix wrote:... he has made significant advances in our understanding of such species and their conservation requirements. Felix.
Cheers,
- Pete