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Why are Britain’s Unique Plants Disappearing?

Join conservationist James Harding-Morris as he uncovers the fascinating stories of Britain’s endemic species which are at risk of vanishing forever.

Date
16 Dec 2025
Time
19:00
Free
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Did you know there are some plants found in Britain which don’t exist anywhere else in the world?
These special plants are known as endemic species, meaning they can only be found in one area. And, whilst special, this makes them particularly vulnerable; if they’re lost then they’re lost forever. If these plants are truly irreplaceable, why aren’t we all talking about them and their urgent conservation?
Join conservationist James Harding-Morris as he uncovers the fascinating stories of Britain’s endemic species which are at risk of vanishing forever.

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Speakers

James Harding-Morris

James Harding-Morris is a nature enthusiast with a lifelong love for exploring the natural world. Whether trekking up mountains in search of rare flowers, scouring fens for elusive moths, or investigating exotic invertebrates in hothouses, James’s fascination with wildlife is unwavering. James played a key role in delivering high-impact campaigns such as the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch and the BSBI’s New Year Plant Hunt and he is on a mission to ensure that everyone in Britain and Ireland has the opportunity to fall in love with plants.

Alan Sumnall

Alan is Plantlife’s new Species Recovery Programme Manager. He has a deep interest in the intimate relationships of plants, lichens, bryophytes and fungi with other species, particularly invertebrates. He joins us from Butterfly Conservation where he was Head of Conservation (Wales and Northern Ireland) and has previously managed nature reserves and designated sites. Alan has a strong background in land management and has been initiating conservation projects targeting threatened species and habitats for 20 years.