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Robin Pakeman

@robinjpakeman.bsky.social

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I'm a plant ecologist interested in how to manage vegetation for biodiversity. Also, biodiversity data and functional traits. Live in Aberdeenshire. Committed thermopot.

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Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · 3d

And the subject of a classic song by The Men They Couldn't Hang

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Xavier Lambin @lambin-ecology.bsky.social · 4d

For 101 years, ecologists have sought to explain the 3-4 years multi-annual cycles of voles and lemmings. In our paper, doi.org/10.1073/pnas..., we find that Density-dependent recruitment, but not survival drives cyclic dynamics in a field vole population, overturning accepted wisdom.

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Nordic Journal of Botany @nordicjbotany.bsky.social · 8d

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: We are now inviting abstract submissions for the special issue Tundra Transitions -
Understanding Vegetation Change Across Scales and Systems.
Submit by 30th Nov via vist.ly/48ts3 or to [email protected]. Invited manuscripts should be submitted by 31st May 2026.

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Reposted by Brian J. Enquist, Monica G. Turner, Robin J. Pakeman

Nate Swenson @nateswenson.bsky.social · 14d

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An exciting opportunity for postdocs here at Notre Dame. I would excited to mentor anyone outstanding candidate in temperate or tropical forest ecology. Pass along to folks looking for a position in 2026!

Notre Dame opens applications for 2026 Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship program

The University of Notre Dame is accepting applications for the next cohort of…

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Reposted by Katharine Hayhoe, Scott C. Doney, Brian J. Enquist , and 9 more Katharine Hayhoe, Scott C. Doney, Brian J. Enquist, Marco Festa‐Bianchet, Ben Bond‐Lamberty, Mike Flannigan, Robin J. Pakeman, Patrick A. Jansen, Neil Pederson, Brian J. Harvey, Jussi T. Eronen, Hisham Zerriffi

Sally Aitken 🇨🇦 @sallyaitken.bsky.social · 14d

We are searching for a Forest Ecophysiologist (tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor) to join the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, University of British Columbia Faculty of Forestry. Please share! Details are here: ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs

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Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · 14d

Well done Zeke for bringing this all together. Plenty of data from @hutton.ac.uk has gone into this brilliant resource.

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Pete Manning @peteecology.bsky.social · 15d

Just 1 week left to apply to a 3yr Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Landscape Multifunctionality here in beautiful Bergen (deadline Oct 1st) www.jobbnorge.no/en/available... The postion is part of the Agroecology Partnership project SAFER www.agroecologypartnership.eu/safer Please repost!

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Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · 19d

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Save COUL LINKS protected nature from destructive Déjà Vu Groundhog golf course

I've just signed the petition opposing plans to build a destructive luxury golf course at beautiful rugged Coul Links in the Scottish Highlands. Will you sign too?

you.38degrees.org.uk

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Judy Webb @judywebb.bsky.social · 21d

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Save COUL LINKS protected nature from destructive Déjà Vu Groundhog golf course

I've just signed the petition opposing plans to build a destructive luxury golf course at beautiful rugged Coul Links in the Scottish Highlands. Will you sign too?

you.38degrees.org.uk

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Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · 23d

Lots of fruit on the trees in East and North Yorkshire - hips, haws, sloes, crab apples and even pears. Anything with a deep root seems to have had a good summer. Shallower rooted blackberry has lots of fruit but often withered or tiny.

Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · 23d

Found #bracken sporing today near Robin Hood's Bay. Only the third time I've seen it in 35 years of working with the plant and obsessively turning over fronds at this time of year. We know high temperatures increase sporing. Is this a response to the warm summer. Anyone else seen it sporing?

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Prof. Vigdis Vandvik @vvandvik.bsky.social · 23d

Come work with us!

In two week's time, application deadlines close for eight fully funded #PhD positions who will be working together on understanding and mitigating global change impacts and feedbacks from mountains:

cmt.w.uib.no/open-positio...

cmt.w.uib.no

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Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · 25d

Finished back in Scarborough just before the rain arrived. A few hills to start with and then the cinder track (old railway) between Whitby (pictured) and Scarborough. 41 miles today and 253 over the last six.

Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · 26d

Just 40 miles today, but lots of steep hills (max 25%) through the North York Moors. Morning was complicated by having to find a way round the World Gravel Bike Championship being held in Dalby Forest which had closed paths and even some road. Only a little rain late on and rarely a headwind.

Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · 26d

Forgot two sets of thanks for yesterday's ride. First to whoever flailed the hedge next to the cycle path into Driffield and covered it in thorns🤬. Second and a proper thanks to the owner of the Cheeky Squirrel cafe in Driffield who saw us pondering where to chain the bikes and came out to help.

Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · 27d

Sunny morning followed by some short sharp showers. Wind was in front, from the side or behind as we zigzagged through the East Yorkshire countryside. Pretty villages but fairly dull farmland except for a short bit through the Wolds. 46 miles.

Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · 28d

Day three. 42 miles. First part down to Spurn but not all the way to the point as there is no road. Headwind for this bit, but then alternating crosswind and tailwind for the end of the day. Stayed dry, though a fee miles north got drenched.

Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · 29d

Yorkshire seems to be shrinking here on Holderness. 36 miles today as accomdation lacking further south. Relentless headwind again.

Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · Sep 9

First day od our autumn bike trip Scarborough to Skipsea, 48 miles. As is traditional for our cycling holiday, a headwind was arranged for us. However, it was sunny from Scarborough - pictured - all the way to the end.

Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · Aug 15

Happy birthday to you too. Have a good one. 🎂🎂🎂

Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · Aug 15

Nah. Second childhood time.

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Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · Jul 17

New paper from our excellent student Noemi Naszarkowski dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3...

Wildfires have much more and longer standing effect on dry heaths than on wet heath or bog vegetation.

dx.doi.org

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Nordic Journal of Botany @nordicjbotany.bsky.social · Jul 10

Great news! From 1 January 2026, Nordic Journal of Botany will be a fully #OpenAccess journal! We are pleased to make NJB content freely accessible and increase the visibility of your published research!
Read more here: vist.ly/3n8zh4q
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Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · Jul 5

Been listening to the football whilst driving home - Wales vs the Netherlands. Really struggling mentally with Holland playing against the Dutch.

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Ecological Continuity Trust (ECT) @ect-uk.bsky.social · Jun 30

We are preparing for 2 new #VR #LTE experiences this year!

One is the Glen Finglas LTE where @robinjpakeman.bsky.social ‬@hutton.ac.uk is looking at the effects of sheep & cattle #grazing on grassland #biodiversity. bit.ly/Gfinglas

We will be visiting the site in 2 weeks to film for it 🌎

A panoramic landscape view of the glen. A single shadow is cast from the right-hand side.

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Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · Jun 21

Nice. I think we've stayed around there in the past.

Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · Jun 21

Calgary?

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Herbivory Network @herbivoryn.bsky.social · Jun 5

Do you have a background in vegetation mapping from satellite and drone images and you have experience conducting fieldwork in the Arctic? Apply for this amazing position with #GINR by June 9! 🌿🗺️https://herbivory.lbhi.is/2025/06/05/job-opportunities-with-ginr/

Job opportunities with GINR – The Herbivory Network

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Nordic Journal of Botany @nordicjbotany.bsky.social · Jun 3

NEW ISSUE: SPECIAL ISSUE Exploring karst biodiversity: ecological, evolutionary, and conservation perspectives. Guest Editor: Meng Li, Nanjing Forestry University. Twelve exciting articles on karst environments!
vist.ly/3n5xx8k
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Robin Pakeman @robinjpakeman.bsky.social · May 17

Just to prove we made it to the North Sea.