ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

My special thanks go to the 13 men who are the main subjects of this book, for so generously giving of their time and divulging so many personal facts and opinions. I would also like to thank the late Gordon Beningfield, Richard Pailthorpe, the National Farmers’ Union at Midhurst, Stephen Lance, Steve Walpalmer of Shillinglee Bee Farm; Ian Odin, head forester of West Dean Estate, Sussex; Sue Hall, my editor at David & Charles; and my wife Carol, for her invaluable help and encouragement.