Tree decay: a few questions still worth asking

Dr David Lonsdale is a consultant, author and educator, specialising in the biology, pathology and mechanical integrity of trees. After obtaining degrees at the universities of Southampton (1971) and Manchester (1975), he led a wide range of research projects on tree diseases and decay for Forest Research until taking early retirement in 2002. He also served on the Council of the British Mycological Society, of which he was Vice-president in 2000. He has continued to contribute to scientific journals and has also worked as a consultant and expert witness in cases involving tree failure.

Books written or edited by David include Habitat Conservation for Insects (1991), Principles of Tree Hazard Assessment and Management (1999) and Ancient and other Veteran Trees: further Guidance on Management (2013). He is a recipient of the Marsh Award for Insect Conservation from the Royal Entomological Society (2009) and the R.W. Harris Citation from the International Society of Arboriculture (2016).