Kevin J. Gaston
@kevinjgaston.bsky.social
Conservationist, ecologist, naturalist, author.
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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
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.
theecologist.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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
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
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🐦⬛ Hearing loss significantly affects the extent to which people can listen to, and enjoy natural sounds, birdsong in particular. Results highlight the need for greater attention to the relationship between sensory capabilities and the extinction of nature experience
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November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🐦⬛ Hearing loss significantly affects the extent to which people can listen to, and enjoy natural sounds, birdsong in particular. Results highlight the need for greater attention to the relationship between sensory capabilities and the extinction of nature experience
➡️ buff.ly/Wg6vQlf
➡️ buff.ly/Wg6vQlf
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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
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
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
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
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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/...
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
October 8, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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/...
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/...
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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
We really appreciate the time and effort spent in helping us to publish quality research 🌟
List here: buff.ly/ntKpXH4
September 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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
We really appreciate the time and effort spent in helping us to publish quality research 🌟
List here: buff.ly/ntKpXH4
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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%.
🧪🌎
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%.
🧪🌎
September 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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%.
🧪🌎
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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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
August 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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
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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.
tinyurl.com/yb8v794s
Authors: Profs Karen Anderson, Felipe Gonzalez and Kevin Gaston.
June 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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.
tinyurl.com/yb8v794s
Authors: Profs Karen Anderson, Felipe Gonzalez and Kevin Gaston.
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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...
@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
June 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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...
@nationaltrust.org.uk to manage this wonderful nature reserve.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Lp...
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“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...
Read the full report below: renewbiodiversity.org.uk/excases-miss...
June 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“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...
Read the full report below: renewbiodiversity.org.uk/excases-miss...
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`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...
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...
June 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
`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...
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...
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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...
Submissions will be open until 30th June - find all further information & the submission form here:
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
June 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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...
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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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...
Submissions will be open until 22nd June - find all further information and the submission form here: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...
June 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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...
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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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
June 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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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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
tinyurl.com/6juu9nen
Authors: Dr David Baker, @kevinjgaston.bsky.social, @kristianmetcalfe.bsky.social, @ilyamaclean.bsky.social .
#biodiversity #climate #SustainableDevelopment
@uniexecec.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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
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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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_...
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_...
May 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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_...
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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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...
See here for more information, including how to submit your abstract: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...
April 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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...
See here for more information, including how to submit your abstract: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...
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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
Authors: Dr Masashi Soga and @kevinjgaston.bsky.social.
👉 www.cell.com/one-earth/fu...
@uniexecec.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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
Authors: Dr Masashi Soga and @kevinjgaston.bsky.social.
👉 www.cell.com/one-earth/fu...
@uniexecec.bsky.social
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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
January 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Extinction of experience among ecologists dlvr.it/THHFk2
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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
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
December 16, 2024 at 10:49 AM
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
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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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
November 13, 2024 at 12:03 PM
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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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...
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...
November 26, 2024 at 8:02 AM
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...
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...