AWT
The Avon Wildlife Trust has been a member of the BNHC since 2004 and takes part in each of the charity's activities. AWT is represented on the BNHC Steering Group by Steve Micklewright, Director of Community Programmes, and on the BNHC Trustee Board by Gail McKenzie, AWT Trustee.
BBC
The BBC Natural History Unit was a founding member of the BNHC. Julian Hector, Head of Radio, represents the organisation on the Steering Group and chairs the annual Communicate conference. All areas of the BBC, including broadcast, radio and web, support the BNHC programmes.
Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council has been a member of the BNHC since 2006. Richard Ennion currently represents the Council on the Steering Group, and a range of departments work closely with the BNHC including Environment and Sustainability, Communications, Events and Festivals. The BNHC has been involved with BCC's "Green Capital" Initiative since its inception, and is a delivery partner of the Bristol Biodiversity Action Plan.
Bristol Zoo Gardens
Bristol Zoo Gardens was a founding member of the BNHC. BZG's Director, Dr. Jo Gipps, currently chairs the Consortium, and BZG's Finance Director, Nick Higgins, is BNHC's Company Secretary. The Zoo works across all of the Consortium's projects, with particular interest in engaging public visitors.
Environment Agency
THe Environment Agency has been a member of the BNHC since 2008. The organisation is currently represented on the Steering Group by Nick Gupta and Jim Flory, and takes special interest in the development and delivery of the annual Communicate conference.
Defra
Defra has been a member of the BNHC since 2008. The organisation is currently represented by Martin Brasher, Head of Wildlife, Biodiversity and Habitats. Defra has been a strong supporter and sponsor of the Communicate conference since 2004, and recently helped to pilot BioBlitz events in the UK.
Natural England
Natural England has been a member of the BNHC since 2009. The organisation is currently represented by Jim Burt, Head of Outdoor Education. Natural England has been a strong supporter and sponsor of all of the BNHC programmes and helps BNHC to continue extending its work on a national scale.
University of Bristol
University of Bristol has been a member of BNHC since 2004. With a strong tradition of both biological research and excellence in public engagement, the university works across BNHC's programme. The organisation is represented jointly by Dr. Jon Bridle, Lecturer in Biology, and Professor Kathy Sykes, professor of Science and Society.
University of the West of England
University of the West of England has been a member of the BNHC since 2005. The organisation is represented by Dr. Fiona Matthews, Senior Business Development Manager, and BNHC works closely with the Science Communication Unit.
Wildscreen
Wildscreen is a founding member of the BNHC. Wildscreen's Director, Harriet Nimmo, represents the organisation on the BNHC Steering Group and Board of Trustees. Both Communicate and the Festival of Nature grew from the Wildscreen Film Festival, and the projects continue to work together and complement each other.
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
WWT has been a member of the BNHC since 2008. The organisation is represented by Lucy Vincent, Director of Marketing, Education and Communications and takes a strong interest in both the development of the Communicate conference and public events.
