Publications

Watsonia

Watsonia is the scientific journal of the BSBI, published twice a year. It covers British and Irish vascular plants, their taxonomy, biosystematics, ecology, distribution and conservation, as well as topics of a more general or historical nature.

The journal is sent to members and subscribing institutions on publication, and the papers are subsequently published electronically (about one year later) in the BSBI’s digital archive.

Instructions to contributors

Papers & short notes should be sent to Mr M.N. Sanford, Suffolk Biological Records Centre, Ipswich Museum, High Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QH.

Obituaries to Mrs M. Briggs, 9 Arun Prospect, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH2O 1AL.

Books for review should be sent to John Edmondson, 243 Pensby Road, Heswall, Wirral CH61 5UA.

Potential authors should consult the Hon. Receiving Editor for advice on suitability or any other matter relating to submission of manuscripts.

 

Handbooks

The Handbooks that are in print are available from Summerfield Books. The following have been published:-

  1. Sedges. 2007. Jermy, Simpson, Foley & Porter.
  2. Umbellifers. 1980. T.G. Tutin.
  3. Docks and Knotweeds. 1981. Lousley & Kent.
  4. Willows and Poplars. R.D. Meikle.
  5. Charophytes. 1986. J.A. Moore.
  6. Crucifers. 1991. T.C.G. Rich.
  7. Roses. 1993. Graham & Primavesi.
  8. Pondweeds. 1995. C.D. Preston.
  9. Dandelions. 1997. Dudman & Richards.
  10. Sea Beans & Nickar Nuts. 2000. E.C. Nelson.

Various Handbooks are planned:

Grasses: the text and plates are all prepared, and the introductory section is being written. Publication is still some way off, though.

Callitriche: largely written and currently (June 2007) in the editorial process. No date set for publication.

Viola mini-handbook: currently (June 2007) in the fieldwork stage.

 

BSBI News

BSBI News is for short contributions of topical interest. It is there for members who have something interesting, informative or just plain amusing that they would like to share with others and is meant to be the place for the ‘ordinary’ member to express her or his opinions. It appears three times a year, in January, April and September.

Submission of material

Contributors should read these instructions (pdf 18kb) before sending material to Trevor James.

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Publications Committee

Members of the committee are: Richard Gornall (chair), Chris Boon (secretary), Paul Ashton, Mary Briggs, Arthur Chater, John Edmondson, Gwynn Ellis, Mike Foley, Trevor James, Daniel Kelly, Alex Lockton, Douglas McKean, Paul O’Hara, Philip Oswald, David Pearman, Mike Porter, Chris Preston, Martin Sanford, John Swindells and Mike Walpole.