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Kevin J. Gaston

@kevinjgaston.bsky.social

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Conservationist, ecologist, naturalist, author.

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Environmental science 66%

Geography 17%

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Campaign for National Parks @campaign4parks.bsky.social · 3d

The British public love National Parks & Landscapes.

Weakening the law that protects them would be devastating for nature, visitors & the businesses they support.

These places need more support from Gov't to make them wilder & more accessible to everyone 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Plans to weaken protections for national parks will have ‘disastrous consequences’ say green groups

Exclusive: Letter from 170-plus organisations calls on government to drop proposed changes to planning law

www.theguardian.com

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People and Nature @peopleandnature.bsky.social · 23d

This #PeerReviewWeek we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has reviewed for us over the last year 📖
We really appreciate the time and effort spent in helping us to publish quality research 🌟
List here: buff.ly/ntKpXH4

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · Sep 10

Thanks to UK leadership, a global 30x30 target was adopted at COP15 in 2022 as part of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

But last year, the Government appeared to be sleepwalking with only 3% of land in England effectively protected. Today, we are moonwalking at just 2.8%.

🧪🌎

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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · Aug 29

RENEW Research paper provides a flexible approach for nature recovery in landscapes with multiple choices for habitat creation. Read more about the Ebrel model: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #naturerecovery #biodiversityrenewal @exeter.ac.uk @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

Spatial prioritisation for nature recovery with multiple options for habitat creation

The Ebrel model provides a flexible approach to the challenge of identifying priority areas, and meeting biodiversity targets, for nature recovery in landscapes where there are multiple choices for h...

besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · Jun 24

An article which encapsulates the ecological work with drones over the past decade whilst also looking forward to what this next evolutionary step in drone technology offers ecologists.
tinyurl.com/yb8v794s
Authors: Profs Karen Anderson, Felipe Gonzalez and Kevin Gaston.

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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · Jun 16

The first film in the six-part series visits Kynance Cove in #Cornwall where Natural England works with
@nationaltrust.org.uk to manage this wonderful nature reserve.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Lp...

Kynance Cove & The Lizard – Wild Westcountry Odyssey

YouTube video by Natural England

www.youtube.com

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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · Jun 11

“Traffic light” dog-walking zones in the UK can benefit people, #dogs & the #environment, according to the new ‘Paws for Thought’ report by the #ExCASES team, as part of the RENEW #Biodiversity Programme.

Read the full report below: renewbiodiversity.org.uk/excases-miss...

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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · Jun 10

`The Land Speaks: From Stone Walls to Stakeholders on #Dartmoor.’

Read RENEW PhD student Emma Squire’s blog, with poetry from @calebparkinpoet.bsky.social inspired by the RENEW Programme’s Early Career Researcher #biodiversity retreat.

renewbiodiversity.org.uk/the-land-spe...

A photograph of a group of people meeting on Dartmoor, please follow the link to read the blog post.

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People and Nature @peopleandnature.bsky.social · Jun 9

People and Nature is seeking proposals to the Special Feature 'Forests and Care'.

Submissions will be open until 22nd June - find all further information and the submission form here: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

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People and Nature @peopleandnature.bsky.social · Jun 9

People and Nature is seeking proposals to the Special Feature “Halfway through the UN Decade: taking stock of social-ecological restoration”.

Submissions will be open until 30th June - find all further information & the submission form here:
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...

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Nathalie Pettorelli @pettorelli.bsky.social · Jun 6

Should Ecology be more proactive & vocal on one of the key issues of our times? What systemic & institutional changes are needed for the ecological community to be at the forefront of the response? If these are questions that speak to you, this new paper may be of interest lnkd.in/eXfXG4xM

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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · May 13

New article: Systematic conservation planning for nature recovery.
tinyurl.com/6juu9nen
Authors: Dr David Baker, @kevinjgaston.bsky.social, @kristianmetcalfe.bsky.social, @ilyamaclean.bsky.social .

#biodiversity #climate #SustainableDevelopment

@uniexecec.bsky.social

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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · May 12

Have you participated in a nature recovery activity in the UK? Do you have 15-minutes spare to complete a short survey?

Take part in our nature recovery survey and enter a raffle to win a £100 gift card! 🐞📋🌱

Simply follow the link for more info: exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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People and Nature @peopleandnature.bsky.social · Apr 22

The call for proposals for our new Special Feature, 'Novel Communities in response to Global Change', with @journalofecology.bsky.social & @jappliedecology.bsky.social is open!

See here for more information, including how to submit your abstract: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · Feb 12

A new study exploring how people's connection to #nature varies across countries and what might be driving those differences.
Authors: Dr Masashi Soga and @kevinjgaston.bsky.social.
👉 www.cell.com/one-earth/fu...

@uniexecec.bsky.social

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Jean-Marc Bonzom @jmbonzom.bsky.social · Jan 10

Extinction of experience among ecologists dlvr.it/THHFk2

Extinction of experience among ecologists

Fieldwork-based research and education in ecology are under multiple threats and are progressively declining. We call for greater attention to this ongoing loss of direct field experience within the ecology community, as it could have widespread consequences for science and education, ultimately hindering efforts to address the ongoing biodiversity crisis.

dlvr.it

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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · Dec 16

Another great opportunity from RENEW:

Join RENEW T4 #Business & #Finance with the Department of Geography @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
to codesign a web-based biodiversity platform & #digital toolbox to help businesses understand/address their impacts on #nature & #biodiversity.

buff.ly/4gfiZkV

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Kevin J. Gaston @kevinjgaston.bsky.social · Dec 10

Yes, that is me. Thank you for your kind words, they are very much appreciated! And thank you for adding me to the list.

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Kevin J. Gaston @kevinjgaston.bsky.social · Dec 7

Please can you add me. Many thanks.

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · Nov 26

We're passionate about inspiring children with books and biodiversity, which is why we're working with the brilliant team at RENEW!

Here's what happened when we brought together authors, illustrators, scientists and early years practitioners - watch the full video 👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0ZX...

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Jolyon Troscianko @jtroscianko.bsky.social · Nov 13

New paper out showing how pulses of blue-white lights (such as those in modern car headlights) cause more harmful responses in moths compared to warmer coloured light pulses. royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/... @exetercec.bsky.social

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