David Roberts was a Senior Scientist in the orchid section of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, for over 8 years. During this time I conducted extensive fieldwork in Africa, Madagascar and Western Indian Ocean islands. Much of my initial work focussed on taxonomy and the uses of museum specimens in relation to conservation including modelling extinction, phenological responses to climate change and conservation status. Since moving to the University of Kent I have expanded within these areas of research, as well as moving into areas such as wildlife trade and technology developments in support of conservation.
