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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe Region Part of @society4conbio.bsky.social‬ #biodiversity #climatechange #nature Conferences, webinars, policy and scientific journals! Website: https://conbio.org/groups/sections/europe

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Nov 22

We are excited to be joining the conservation community on Bluesky. Regular news on European conservation research and policy will follow, stay tuned!

Flower and pollinator in a Finnish meadow. Picture by Emma-Liina Marjakangas.

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 1d

New on global conservation science:

Most bird species overlap with Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), yet gaps remain, especially for northern and temperate species. Expanding KBA coverage could better safeguard global avian diversity.

Lansley et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 6d

New on European conservation science:

Conservation value in Swedish forests often relies on aboveground habitat features, missing soil fungal diversity. Including soil-related features helps to protect hidden biodiversity.

Kyaschenko et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 8d

The SCB Europe Fall Webinar is back this year! In October and November, we will have six interesting sessions covering many perspectives of conservation. Stay tuned for the full programme and registration information!

Picture by Laura Bosco

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 8d

New on global conservation science:

20 years since launch, Important Plant Areas (IPAs) remain a key tool for plant conservation but face gaps, e.g. in funding. Strengthening IPA programs could boost global biodiversity protection.

Kor et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 13d

New on European conservation science:

🦋 study: Survival of nearly all Southern White Admiral life stages are driven by solar radiation. Sunlit forest patches boost reproduction, which is vital for conserving open-forest butterflies.

Hinneberg et al. in Cons. Sci. Prac. doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 15d

New on European conservation science:

Survey shows that Mediterranean stakeholders agree on priorities: regulating ecosystem services, taxonomic diversity & nature’s value. Building on this consensus can boost conservation action.

Hernández-Agüero et al. in Cons. Letters doi.org/10.1111/conl...

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 20d

🌿 SCB Europe Region seeks nominations for its Board (8 seats, 3-year term starting January 2026). We're especially looking for people to lead membership and education committees.

Open to SCB members in Europe, apply by October 15th! For more information, see conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 First call! 🚨

European Congress for Conservation Biology (Leiden, the Netherlands in July 6th to 10th 2026) is open for proposals: symposia, panels, workshops & training on effective biodiversity conservation.

Deadline Oct 31st 2025 👉 eccb26Leiden.eu #ECCB2026

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 23d

The 8th European Congress for Conservation Biology will take place in Leiden, NL! They will explore how #biodiversity can be safeguarded effectively in the long term. First call is open now! Check out: eccb26leiden.eu/calls/ for more info, we are looking forward to your contributions!

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 22d

New on global conservation science:

Public engagement is vital for biodiversity but barriers e.g. lack of knowledge, misaligned values & low personal relevance persist. Tailored approaches are needed in different contexts.

Gregg et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 26d

🌍 Call open for #ECCB2026!

The 8th European Congress for Conservation Biology (Leiden, July 6–10 2026) seeks proposals for symposia, panels, workshops & training.

📅 Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
🔗 eccb26leiden.eu/calls/

Join us in building effective biodiversity conservation.

CALLS – ECCB 2026

eccb26leiden.eu

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 27d

New on global conservation science:

Artificially mimicking ecosystem engineers, e.g. beaver dams, can restore processes and aid species recovery, but unintended impacts are possible ➡️ more research on effectiveness, scalability & trade-offs

Goss et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 29d

New on European conservation science:

Climate change will reshape European bat communities: losses in the south, gains in the north, changes in functional diversity. Conservation should target key traits, habitats & connectivity.

Fialas et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Sep 4

New on European conservation science:

25-year study of amphibians in Italy shows abundance data detects declines sooner but with more uncertainty compared to occupancy data. Data types together give stronger extinction risk assessments.

Falaschi et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Sep 2

New on European conservation science:

Satellite & field data reveal 25 years of change in Italian coastal dunes: vegetation encroachment, shifts in habitat types and forest homogenization show succession and management needs.

Cini et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

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Patrik Michaelsen @michaelsen.bsky.social · Sep 1

New: Strong global support for the 30x30 conservation target

*Data from 5 continents (N=12k) show 82% in support of 30x30

*2 experiments find highly consistent expansion policy preferences, incl. prioritization of nature and rich countries bearing higher costs

Out now OA in @pnas.org. Viz. below.

Mass support for conserving 30% of the Earth by 2030: Experimental evidence from five continents | PNAS

Rapid global expansion of protected areas is critical for safeguarding biodiversity but depends on political action for successful implementation. ...

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Aug 28

New on European conservation science:

Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas cover only <30% of megafaunal predators. Species distributions vary greatly, leading to drastically different spatial conservation priority areas.

Boyse et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Aug 26

New on conservation science:

Coexistence with large carnivores is a conservation challenge. Revisiting Volterra principle (more mortality on both prey and predators leads to more prey & fewer predators) can inform modern conservation strategies.

Boyce et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Aug 19

New on European conservation science:

Unsown strips in winter fields boosted skylark breeding success, prey density & habitat use without reducing yields. ➡️ adopt strips at large scale to aid skylark conservation in farmland.

Blösch et al. in Cons. Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Aug 12

New on European conservation science:

North Sea offshore wind farms can increase artificial light pollution, posing risks to migratory birds and bats. Anticipatory marine governance is needed to reduce impacts.

Walsh et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Aug 7

New on global conservation science:

🌳Biodiversity-sensitive urban design 🌳
Urban nature must go beyond green space. Rethinking nature as a design opportunity, not a constraint, can help cities thrive for both people and wildlife.

Visintin et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Aug 5

New on global conservation science:

Protected areas can safeguard genetic diversity but benefits vary by species, body size & connectivity. Limited data availability hinders systematic incorporation of genetic diversity into PA design.

Schmidt et al. in Conservation Letters doi.org/10.1111/conl...

Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Jul 9

New on European conservation science:

Wolf-dog hybridization can rapidly increase without intervention. Model shows sterilization or removal of hybrids reduces admixture. Success depends on mate choice, immigration & mortality by humans.

Santostasi et al. in Cons. Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

Simulating the efficacy of wolf–dog hybridization management with individual‐based modeling

In the photo, an introgressed adult wolf–dog in the Northern Apennines, Italy, not far from the city of Bologna. Part of a research program, this male has been sterilized and released back in its own....

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Jul 8

New on European conservation science:

Reptile diversity in western Mediterranean peaks 15–40 years post-fire, especially in afforested areas. Pyrodiverse landscapes boost richness, but more frequent fires may be harmful to reptile communities.

Santos et al. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Jul 3

Gender imbalances among top-cited scientists:

Gender gaps in science are narrowing but slowly. Men still outnumber women 2.3x among top-cited authors (down from 6.4x in the past). Just 18% of fields have gender parity. Progress varies widely by discipline and country.

doi.org/10.1371/jour...

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