Tim Blackburn

Tim Blackburn is a professor of invasion biology at University College London and one of the world's leading experts on alien species and biodiversity. His research focuses on how introduced species affect ecosystems and what drives biological invasions. The Jewel Box explores the extraordinary diversity of the natural world and the threats it faces, drawing on Blackburn's deep expertise in biodiversity science. His writing makes complex ecological concepts accessible while conveying the wonder and importance of the living world. The audiobook and book versions offer listeners and readers an engaging, authoritative work of popular science. Blackburn's work appeals to nature enthusiasts, science readers, and anyone concerned about biodiversity loss and the future of the natural world.