John Lawton (biologist), Date of Birth

John Lawton (biologist)

British ecologist

Date of Birth: 24-Sep-1943

Profession: zoologist, ecologist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Sir John Hartley Lawton (born 24 September 1943) is a British ecologist, RSPB Vice President, President (former Chair) of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, President of The Institution of Environmental Sciences, Chairman of York Museums Trust and President of the York Ornithological Club. He has previously been a trustee of WWF UK and head of Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and was the last chair of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution.
In October 2011, he was awarded the RSPB Medal.