A scientist by inclination and training, Wilson studied zoology and then genetics, an area in which he worked for many years. While being a professional laboratory scientist he continued his intere...view moreA scientist by inclination and training, Wilson studied zoology and then genetics, an area in which he worked for many years. While being a professional laboratory scientist he continued his interest in the natural world, especially invertebrates. A perfunctory change of career now sees Wilson running Bewdley Orchids, a conservation company which grows British native orchids for repopulating meadows and orchards.view less