The CMN (The Central Mediterranean Naturalist) is a scientific journal published for over 40 years, initially by the Natural History Society of Malta (SSCN) and later by Nature Trust, and which provides to local and overseas naturalists and biologists the opportunity to publish works of a local and/or regional interest. The journal has been edited since 1992 by David Dandria, who has now tendered his resignation. Nature Trust (Malta) wishes to thank Mr Dandria for his sterling contribution to maintaining a high degree of professionalism and scientific rigour in the publication of the journal.

Mr Dandria has now been succeeded by a new editorial board, composed of Alan. Deidun (editor), Paul. Gatt, Jennifer Fiorentino and Titian Schembri. The editorial board has decided to follow in Mr Dandria’s footsteps and some of the first measures to be taken include the digitisation of this year’s issue, affiliation of the journal to regional scientific associations, increasing awareness of the existence of the journal among biologists and naturalists and encouraging biologists and naturalists to publish their work in this journal.

The CMN’s editorial board would finally wish to appeal to all academic, commercial or public institutions and entities to help in funding the journal’s publication, especially since it represents the only local portal for scientific natural heritage. publications.

The deadline for submission of papers for this year’s issue has been extended to Saturday and all such submissions, together with any expressions of interest in offering financial assistance, should be sent to [email protected] . The next issue is due for publication in November.