People

Membership of the British Lichen Society totals about 650 and is international, comprising both professional and amateur lichenologists. Interests are diverse and include taxonomy, molecular biology, ecology and record-keeping, and embrace the broader natural environment. Our activities are documented in the Bulletin and The Lichenologist. Field meetings, courses and lectures enable all to meet and share knowledge and enjoyment of lichens.
 
From time to time we recognise the outstanding contribution made to lichenology or to the work of the Society by awarding Honorary Membership or the Ursula Duncan Award. Honorary membership is restricted to no more than 2.5% of our members, and is given to distinguished lichenologists from Britain or overseas. The Ursula Duncan award is made to those who have rendered outstanding service to the Society.
 
Current Honorary Members
Teuvo Ahti
Dennis Brown
Brian Coppins
Peter Crittenden
Frank Dobson
Jack Elix
David Hawksworth
Otto Lange
Jack Laundon
Ralf Santesson
Mark Seaward
David Smith
Per-Magnus Jorgensen
Pat Wolseley
 
Ursula Duncan Awards
Tony Braithwaite
Tom Chester
Brian Coppins
Sandy Coppins
Frank Dobson
Bryan Edwards
Tony Fletcher
Oliver Gilbert
Jeremy Gray
David Hill
Barbara Hilton
Peter James
Jack Laundon
David Richardson
Francis Rose
Mark Seaward
Janet Simkin
Ray Woods