Walking back in time: Conservation in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, 1942-65, from the diaries of Charles Elton

Journal article

The diaries of Charles Elton, a father of community ecology, give details of over 300 visits in the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire between 1940 and 1965 (excluding those made to Wytham Woods near Oxford that are reported separately). The entries illustrate the changes that took place in the countryside in the post-war period; the idiosyncrasies of protected site selection at that time; and some of the management challenges that had to be overcome. Though inevitably a partial record they provide insights relevant to modern conservation. Modern conservationists should ensure that at least the equivalent record is passed on to future generations.

Authors: Kirby, K

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: Ashmolean Natural History Society of Oxfordshire
• Journal: Fritillary
• Volume: 7
• Publication date: 2017-06-01
• Acceptance date: 2017-06-01
• Language: English
• Keywords: Charles Elton; Buckinghamshire; Berkshire; Oxfordshire; Diaries