Henley Café Sci: Why are there so many tree species in the tropics?

Café Scientifique organises talks, usually given by scientists, followed by questions from the audience in the second half. They are a great opportunity to explore the latest ideas in science and technology, you don't need to be a scientist to enjoy the evening, everyone is welcome to ask a question or make a comment. Join us for tonight's talk:

“If you take a walk in a British woodland, you will come across a handful of the 120 tree species found across temperate Europe.
In contrast, in a tropical rainforest, you will be surrounded by hundreds, possibly thousands, of the 50,000 tropical tree species estimated to occur globally. This startling difference in diversity has fascinated scientists for decades, with many trying to answer the question –
Why are there so many tree species in the tropics?

Join Dr Matt Greenwell as he takes you into the jungle to explore some of the drivers of this hyper-diversity. In this talk, you’ll discover the role that insects, pathogens and other natural enemies play in the maintenance of tropical biodiversity and gain an insight into the ups and downs of conducting research in a rainforest.

Speaker: Dr Matt Greenwell

Matt is a tropical field ecologist and lecturer at the University of Reading teaching on their Ecology and Entomology courses. He has spent over a year of his life living, researching and working in a Panamanian rainforest.”
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HOW TO BOOK

These events can be very popular and MUST be booked in advance. To book your places(s) please email the Henley Café Sci organiser directly at cafescihenley@gmail.com, saying you would like to register for the event. When he has confirmed your booking please RSVP here so that we know you are coming and can look out for you.
If you subsequently find you are not able to attend please cancel here and advise the organiser, as often there is a waitlist.

You can arrive from 7pm for a 7:30 start. Usual format is 45 min talk followed by 45 Q&A. Liquid refreshments are available at the bar and the Coffee/Tea kitchen.

Admission is free, but the organisers ask for a voluntary contribution from about £3.

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
If coming into Henley along the Reading Road turn right at the roundabout towards Tesco, then first left and immediately left again into the hockey club car park. The entrance is near the far end.

Avoid the Tesco Car park, gates close at 9pm.