Website about Rod Lawrence

<BODY> <P> This page uses frames but your browser doesn't support them. </P> God bless you in your search for enlightenment. <p>Click here to view links to website pages <a href="cont.htm" name="Links to Information about Rod Lawrence">Links Page</a> <p>Meanwhile here is some information about Rod Lawrence and his work. <p>Through this site you will be able to access information about Rod Lawrence and his work. On this site is information about the wide varitety of activites Rod arranges and participates in with regard to the birds, wildlife and geology of South Devon. <p>A Brief History about Rod Lawrence <p>Rod Lawrence is a professional naturalist and ecologist who has spent most of his life studying forests in Britain and throughout the world. His specialty is in understanding the way plant and animals interact to provide an environment suitable for human survival. <p>Rod is married to Sue who is a primary school teacher but also a keen naturalist and they work together on may of the projects. <p>Rod works as a freelance lecturer presenting illustrated talks to various organizations on many aspects of wildlife. <p>He also runs courses (two hours per week) on a variety of wildlife subjects. Theses are suitable for all abilities and are run at colleges throughout Devon. <p>Rod is a wildlife writer and broadcaster. At present he is preparing the second edition to his book on the wildlife of the Exe Valley. <p>Most of his time is taken up with running his company "Faraway Wildlife", through which he organizes and leads local wildlife and birding walks. <p>Through this he also organizes Wildlife and Birding holidays within Britain and also Wildlife tours throughout the World. <p>Rod also works with Stuart Line Cruises based in Exmouth. With them he gets to indulge in one of his favorite occupations which is providing commentary on the birds and wildlife of the Exe Estuary and the South Devon Coast. Between March and November he provide commentary on 3hr Bird Watching Cruises the stars of which are the Avocets, Brent Geese and the thousands of waders and wildfowl resident. In the Summer Months he provide commentary on all day cruise along the South Devon Coast and the UK's only Natural World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast. The focus here being the dolphins, peregrines and spectacular cliffs. <p>Please note; Rod participates in a wide variety of events and unless they are specifically arranged by him he is unable to take bookings for them. Please ensure you contact the event organizer ONLY to book tickets - Thank you <p>Illustrated Wildlife Presentations by Rod Lawrence <p>Rod is able to provide presentations on a variety of aspects of wildlife. Each talk lasts around 90 minutes. For further details or to arrange a presentation for your group please contact Rod Lawrence on 01884 34135 or email The Wildlife of the Exe Valley (Source to Sea) This talk is an illustration of Rod's book on the subject. An illustrated journey from Exmoor to Exmouth along the richest wildlife river in Britain. This talk can be followed up with a cruise on the Exe Estuary <p>The Real Dartmoor, Bringing Back the Wild Spoiled and denuded of many of its plants and animals, much of Dartmoor is a derelict man made landscape but it is within our power to bring back its true wild beauty The Wildlife of the Jurassic Coast The incredible variety of plants and animals together with the fascinating geology that makes this, Englands only natural World Heritage site, will be described in this presentation. The ancient past and the modern ecology will be unraveled Adventure! the Isles of Scilly An illustrated journey through these magical islands discovering the landscapes and incredible wealth of wildlife The Real Majorca Away from the tourist resorts lies an unspoiled paradise filled with a huge variety of plants and animals. Mountains, marshlands, meadows and sea cliffs, all wait to be discovered Nambia, the Land of Living Deserts We discover the incredible variety of habitats and wildlife in this land of rugged and beautiful landscape. The tallest sand dunes in the world, the desert elephant and a huge variety of birds and mammals The Best of Botswana A journey through the best of Botswana's National Parks and Game Reserves, a last true wilderness in Africa The Rain forests of Tropical Australia We discover the incredible variety of unique birds and mammals that these, among the richest rain forests in the world, support. Their lifestyles and interdependence are the theme of this presentation Cape York and the Great Barrier Reef Through rainforests and mangrove to the corals of the reef, perhaps the richest habitat on Earth Darwin to Adelaide, a Wildife Adventure A 6000km journey across Australia from the tropical lushness of Kakadu in the north through the central deserts, finally reaching Kangaroo Island of the South Australian Coast. The scenery, plants and animals of this journey are breathtaking Western Australia 'The Outback' A tour of this wonderful area rich in so many unique species of plants and animals and birds Wildlife in the Garden A very different way to plan and develop your garden to encourage the establishment of wildlife The Wildlife of Butterflies and Moths, Dragonflies and Damselflies Wildflowers of Devon The Orchids of Britain <p>Boat Cruises <p>In association with Stuart Line Cruises Rod provide commentary on a large number of cruise on the River Exe and the South Devon Coast. <p>Summer Cruises <p>Sailing along the Jurassic Coast, the UK's only Natural World Heritage Site, these all day cruises offer the only way to view the spectacular coastline and its resident wildlife. Rod provides a full commentary for this unique cruise. During the sailing there will be the chance to view the kittywake colony, the nest site of Perigune Falcons and, if your really lucky, dolphins. <p>Sailing dates: Saturday 14th May Sunday 15th May Saturday 11th June Saturday 10th September Sunday 11th September <p>All trips depart Exmouth Docks at 10am. Return is approximatly 5pm. There will be an optional landing during the cruise. <p>Fare: Ł12 per person. <p>Advanced bookings only please ring Stuart Line Cruises on 01395 279693 or visit their website <p>Wildlife Holidays <p>Through his company Faraway Wildlife Rod organizes Wildlife and Birding holidays within Britain and also Wildlife tours throughout the World. These are once-in-a-lifetime experiences for anyone remotely fascinated by the wildlife and nature all around us. From close to home to the more exotic Rod can promise a memorable holiday. <p>Zambia Namibia Norfolk Tanzania <p>Contact Details <p>Rod Lawrence works with a variety of different people. He is unable to take bookings for some of the events he is involved in, therefore it is very important that you contact the correct person for the event you are interested in attending. <p>For Walks, Presentations and Holidays please contact Rod Lawrence on 01884 34135 or email <p>To book W.E.A Courses please ring 01392 490970 <p>To book Sidmouth Courses please ring 01395 514819 <p>To book Boat Cruises please ring Stuart Line Cruises on 01395 279693 or email <p>To contact the Website Editor please click here </BODY>