Community Lecture Series | Leslie Linares

Friday 6th March 2026 -

10:00 - 11:00

Europa Point Campus: University of Gibraltar

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About this lecture

An overview of the changes in the vegetation of Gibraltar and its effects on particular plant species

The vegetation of Gibraltar has undergone many changes over the centuries. These changes have been largely due to the direct action of man in some way or another. In some cases these changes have resulted in positive outcomes whilst others have had a detrimental effect, especially changes due to the introduction of exotic species. Some of these changes can result and have resulted in the local extinction of native species. This presentation will deal with an overview of the changes that have taken place in various habitats around the Rock since the late 1800s, and the effects that these changes have had, and are having, on habitats, and on particular plant species.

About the speaker

Leslie Linares, BEM BEd ARPS is a retired physics teacher. He is Chairman of the Gibraltar Photographic Society, having served as Secretary for 45 years and a further five years as Chairman. He is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and Head of the Botanical Section of GONHS. He has studied, catalogued, and photographed Gibraltar’s vegetation and plants for around 50 years. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2013 for his contribution to photography and botany in Gibraltar. He also received the Senior Heritage Award from the Gibraltar Heritage Trust in 2008 and the Mayor’s Award in 2021, for his dedication and contribution to photography, botany, and the natural heritage of Gibraltar.

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