I always enjoyed working with Dickie - he was a good listener, knowledgeable, positive, fun, helpful and good at working out solutions to problems. We worked closely together when I was the Biodiversity lead for FCRM in Hants/IOW, and during incidents. We did lots of site visits together, and always sat on the bankside of the coast and had our lunch together. It was such a shock to hear of his passing, and has given me lots to reflect on. I would like to send my sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues - he will be really missed by so many.