Record Centre Publications
The record centre has produced, and been involved in producing, a variety of publications. These include:
- Adastra
- The Dragonflies of Sussex
- Sussex Wild Flowers
- Sussex Rare Plant Register
- Sussex Botany
- Wild Orchids of Sussex
- The Trees of Sussex
Adastra
Adastra is an annual account of recording in Sussex. It outlines what recorders and recording schemes have been involved in over the year with contributions from recorders from a wide range of taxonomic groups.
The publication is compiled and edited by Dr. Patrick Roper, the Sussex Diptera recorder, and all articles need to be submitted by early January for inclusion in the February publication.
Dragonflies of Sussex
In this stunning full-colour book you can discover the the rich variety of Sussex's dragonfly fauna. Beautiful photography compliments the text describing each species and the detailed distribution maps provided by the record centre.
Sussex Wild Flowers
In this new book written by Mary Briggs MBE, nearly 100 species are selected for their interest and relevance to Sussex. Complete with stunning colour photographs (all kindly donated by local botanical photographers), the text concentrates on species that have been part of our Sussex social heritage for centuries. The text covers, for each species: identification, ecology, distribution, traditional uses and history.
Sussex Rare Plant Register
The Sussex Rare Plant Register is no longer officially in print, although we can supply an electronic version in PDF format for just £3.00 or a reproduction photocopied version for £5.00. Please contact us if you would like to order a copy.
Compiled by members of the Sussex Botanical Recording Society. 126pp. Species accounts for all natives which now occur in less than 4 localities in either VC13 or 14. A4-size paperback, ring-bound.
Sussex Botany
Sussex Botany is an annual journal which contains articles about all aspects of Sussex plants, including lower plants and fungi. Printed copies are available for £6.00 (this includes P&P). To order, please contact us.
Wild Orchids of Sussex
The habitats, past botanists, and over 30 orchids, described in non-technical terms, with distribution maps and information about hybrids and pollinators; illustrated with David Lang's own photos. From the author of Orchids of Britain, this book is intended for use primarily in Sussex, but there is much wisdom within it that can be applied beyond the county boundary. Paperback. 2001, Pomegranate Press. 144pp.
The Sussex Tree Book
By Owen Johnson. 96 pages. Colour photos and line drawings. Wide-ranging account of the history and current status of forest, woodland and parkland trees in the leafy county of Sussex, with notes on botany, folklore, uses, landscape value - and where to see specimen trees. £9.99
