 Oxford University
In an institution that is as large and diverse as the Oxford University, it is almost impossible to present an adequate summary of all the areas of expertise and all the services and facilities relevant to wildlife and nature conservation. This entry provides some initial contacts:
Geographic coverage: Oxford/Oxfordshire
Key contacts:
Department for Continuing Education
This department organises a variety of courses, lecture series, and weekend and summer schools on topics relevant to the nature conservation, for example, biodiversity, the Natural History of Oxfordshire, etc. It also runs an Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Conservation which is a two year, part-time modular evening course both for people working in conservation and for those without formal training in ecology.
Carrie McIntyre Tel: 01865 270391 Website: www.conted.ox.ac.uk
Plant Sciences
The department was formed by fusion of activities in agricultural science, botany and forestry, and consequently covers a wide spectrum of interests. The Oxford Forestry Institute is an integral part of Plant Sciences.
The FieldingDruce Herbarium contains a collection of British plants. Access is available by application.
Serena Marner Tel: 01865 275006 Website: www.plants.ox.ac.uk
Zoology
The department has a large number of research groups in pure and applied Zoology. Activities include animal behaviour, animal ecology, molecular zoology, ornithology, parasitology, evolution, entomology, and wildlife conservation. WILDCRU undertakes original research on aspects of fundamental biology relevant to solving practical problems of wildlife conservation and environmental management. There is a particular strength in mammal ecology (e.g. water voles, otters, badgers, foxes, mink etc).
Emma Harvey Tel: 01865 271132 Email: wcru@zoo.ox.ac.uk
Edward Grey Institute of Field Ornithology
Much of the research at the Institute is UK based. It also houses the Alexander Library, one the best ornithological libraries in Europe.
For access to the library (preferably out of term) contact Dr Linda Birch on 01865 271143. Website: www.zoo.ox.ac.uk
Oxford University Student Union
contacts for the Students Environment Committee change from year to year. For the most up to date contact call 01865 270222
University Museum of Natural History
The museum houses the University´s collections of entomological, geological, mineralogical, and zoological specimens and is open to members of the public Monday to Sunday from 12 noon to 5 pm. Reference collections available, on application, for research.
Main telephone number: Tel: 01865272950 Website: www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk/oum
Botanic Gardens
Open to the public daily 9 am to 4.30 pm. The Gardens also collaborate with the rare plants groups in species recovery programmes.
Kathy Warden Fax/Tel: 01865 276920 Email: postmaster@botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk
Environmental Change Unit
the research areas of interest include the prediction of the impact of climate change on landscapes, species conservation and agricultural practice.
Dr Pam Berry and others Tel: 01865 281180 Website: www.eci.ox.ac.uk
The Environmental Liaison Group (at the Environment Change Institute) has set up an environmental electronic network which provides information, through Email, on environmental events and initiatives, mainly from within the University.A new directory, Oxford Environment, has been published which lists all the environmental activities within the University.
Asher Minns Tel: 01865 274717Email for electronic network: asher.minns@eci.ox.ac.uk
Website: www.eci.ox.ac.uk/oxfordenvironment
Notes: Geographical coverage - For organisations that have a geographical coverage that stretches beyond Oxfordshire, the most accessible contact for Oxfordshire activities is listed. M - These groups run a membership subscription scheme, but will very often provide initial advice free of charge
NL - Newsletter This Directory may not provide the total coverage of the activities of the groups listed. It concentrates on environmental and nature conservation activities. Disclaimer: Neither ONCF nor the Northmoor Trust can accept liability for any losses due to the inaccuracy of any information in this Directory. |
