The people behind our stories

NIKI RUST

Niki Rust is an environmental scientist and writer. “Climate change will be the number one threat to wildlife in the future. The work that Will Reid is doing to understand how this will affect wildlife is crucial.” See p55

STEFAN BUCZACKI

Fascinated by the history and natural history of burial grounds, Stefan says, “They are possibly our most underappreciated wildlife sanctuaries and their care and conservation is supremely important.” See p42

ALEX MORSS

Ecologist Alex works with a range of protected species, including bats. “To many of us, bats are mysterious,” she says. “They so often dwell in the shadows right beside us, and yet remain so enigmatic.” See p60

SARAH MCPHERSON

Section editor Sarah spent a week on the Northern Colombia Birding Trail, and saw more than 200 species. “The country could become one of the greatest eco-tourism destinations in the world,” she says. See p32