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Check out our latest blogpost where ecologists explored how to restore degraded sites within the Galapagos National Park 🌱🌍🧪
Quarries and garbage dumps inside the Galapagos National Park: How can we restore them?
Velasco et al. share their experience assessing the survival of plant species in the Galapagos to inform decision-making amongst stakeholders. When you think of the Galapagos Islands, what comes to…
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December 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Defra has just published a renewed Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), which sets out how the Westminster Government intends to meet the legally binding objectives to halt species decline and protect 30% of land and sea by 2030.

But with just five years remaining, intentions alone aren’t enough.
December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We were delighted to support the national emergency briefing on climate change and biodiversity loss in Westminster this morning.

Nature is critical infrastructure for an equitable and resilient future.
November 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
☕The Climate Change Group is back with their next Coffee Morning on 5 December at 10 am (GMT).
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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I'm preparing for my talk at #BES2025 and want to know what people think the main goal of applied ecological and conservation research is. If everything goes to plan, I’ll be using the poll results in the talk itself, so the more responses the better! @britishecologicalsociety.org
What do you think the primary goal of applied ecological/conservation research is?

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/PuXpIV/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Diagnose threats and impacts
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/PuXpIV/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Understand ecological processes
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/PuXpIV/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Inform management or policy
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/PuXpIV/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Something else (comment below)

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November 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Did you know that you may be able to publish your paper in our open access journals at no cost?
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Cop our new drop 👀

The officially unofficial new BES tshirt is here 🔥

Perfect for #BES2025 or for casual hikes up the Torres del Paine National Park, as modelled here by our CEO Hazel!

Get yours today ⬇️
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November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
💭Are you a researcher or practitioner with an interest in publishing?

We are looking for Associate Editors who can help advance outstanding ecological research by joining the Editorial Board for one of our seven Society-owned journals.
November 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We have two upcoming webinars with the Ecological Engineering Group and the Rewilding Group 👇

Make sure to register 📩
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What if we told you that ecologist can guess the age of mandrills using nothing more than a photograph of their face? 📸🤯

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November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
An ecosystem approach is the only way to halt the vanishing of UK wildlife.

Our latest report with @nationaltrust.org.uk, led by @pettorelli.bsky.social, makes clear that human wellbeing is underpinned by ecosystems continuing to function in a resilient way.

📰Covered in @theecologist.org
“The food we eat, that’s ecosystems. Climate regulation, that’s ecosystems. Protection from extreme weather events, that’s ecosystems.”
'If ecosystems go, we go'
Ecologists call for ecosystem approach to halt nature decline.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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"If ecosystems go, we go.” - Nathalie Pettorelli @pettorelli.bsky.social
Time to rethink nature conservation?

Ecologists call for an ecosystem approach to halt UK wildlife decline and protect the vital services nature provides us in our new report with @nationaltrust.org.uk 

@pettorelli.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Our editors write:

- Bryophyte phenology: Shifting spore dispersal with climate change rdcu.be/eP4en

A highlight of "Rapid shifts in bryophyte phenology revealed by airborne eDNA" in @britishecologicalsociety.org :
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Check out our new paper published from @britishecologicalsociety.org journal Ecology and Evolution led by Dr. Larry Clarfeld. We developed a highly accurate animal classification model using remote #camera data from multiple networks and designs: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
DeepFaune New England: A Species Classification Model for Trail Camera Images in Northeastern North America
The DeepFaune New England model classifies wildlife species in trail camera images, identifying 24 taxa from northeastern North America with high (97%) accuracy. The model was adapted from the DeepFa....
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November 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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🐞On Tuesday FFCC’s Countries Coordinator Georgia King joined farmers and ecologists in Stirling for the @britishecologicalsociety.org’s workshop ‘Creating a Resilient Future for Farming in Scotland.'

🌱Themes reinforced that people want fairness in food and farming: ffcc.co.uk/so-what-do-w...
November 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🚨Only 1 day left to submit your abstract for The Resilient Landscapes and Seas (RLAS) Symposium 2026!

www.ecologicalcontinuitytrust.org/rlas-call-fo...

To tackle the biodiversity and climate crisis we need collaboration at scale.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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We are looking for contributors to our series on the Methods Blog, exploring the experiences of ecologists conducting research in remote field stations during the holiday season 🎄

See previous blogs here 👉 buff.ly/MnMcRqG (1/2)
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Soil Ecology Group seeks a volunteer communications representative. 

As part of the role, you will 
- develop a communication strategy,
- manage social media, handle quarterly newsletters,
- and participate in monthly meetings.
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
📣 Join our free online talk – DIY sensors for high-resolution microclimate monitoring
📆 18 Nov, 2pm GMT

Small-scale environmental conditions have a great influence on species responses to global change. Therefore, measuring microclimate is an important challenge, not only in ecology.

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November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
⌛There is one week left to submit your abstract. Submit your proposal by 17:00 GMT Friday 14 November. 

The Resilient Landscapes and Seas (RLAS) Symposium 2026 brings together leading organisations and stakeholders to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change through collaboration at scale.
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Time to rethink nature conservation?

Ecologists call for an ecosystem approach to halt UK wildlife decline and protect the vital services nature provides us in our new report with @nationaltrust.org.uk 

@pettorelli.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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The Soil Ecology Group, previously known as Plants-Soils-Ecosystems, is back!!! And they are looking for a communications rep!

Apply here to be part of this great group, including @nataliejoram.bsky.social @britishecologicalsociety.org

www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/plan...
Soil Ecology Group - British Ecological Society
Understanding the vital ecosystem services provided by soil
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November 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Climate Change Special Interest Group is launching a series of online sessions, Coffee Morning for Early Career Researchers. A monthly session to connect with peers, spark new ideas, and explore critical climate-related topics together. 

🗓️First session - 7 November 10:00 (GMT)
November 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Join the ENDEMIC Network on 4 November for a webinar that focuses on how to make reasonable adjustments in the workplace and at university for neurodivergent ecologists at any career stage.

Register now 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/rkknflximp
November 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM