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UK Environmental Observation Framework @ukeof.bsky.social · 1d

Secure your place at the 2025 National Environmental Monitoring Conference soon. It's taking place in Edinburgh on 15 December as part of the annual BES meeting. #NEMC2025 #environment #ecosystems #monitoring #observation #data

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 6d

#NEMC2025: Building the UK Environmental Monitoring Community

📣 Be part of the change
Whether you deliver, use, or benefit from environmental monitoring, your voice matters.

🗓️ Register by 11 Nov 2025

www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/nati... 🧪

National Environmental Monitoring Conference - British Ecological Society

The NEMC returns for its second year focusing on: From insight to impact: building the UK environmental monitoring community

www.britishecologicalsociety.org

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 7d

#StormAmy will bring disruption across the UK on Friday and Saturday ☔

Weather warnings have been updated and issued this morning, here are the details ⤵️

Find out more here: bit.ly/3VLCd9y ⚠️

A summary of the rain warnings in force for Storm Amy.

A yellow rain warning, valid Friday 12:00-23:59 for parts of northern and western Scotland. This area is likely to see 40-60 mm of rain widely, with over 70 mm possible over some Highland mountains.

A yellow rain warning, valid Friday 15:00-23:59 for parts of northwest England and parts of southwest Scotland. This area is likely to see 10-20 mm of rain widely, with 40-70 mm possible over hills.

A summary of the wind warnings in force for Storm Amy.

An amber wind warning, valid Friday 17:00-Saturday 09:00 for parts of northern and western Scotland. This area is likely to see gust of 60-70 mph widely, with gusts over 95 mph possible in the most exposed areas.

A yellow wind warning, valid Friday 14:00-Saturday 12:00 for Northern Ireland. Gusts of 50-60 mph are expected widely, with 60-70 mph gusts in exposed areas.

A yellow wind warning, valid Friday 15:00-Saturday 23:59 for Scotland, parts of northwest England and Wales. Gusts of 50-60 mph are expected widely, with 60-70 mph gusts in exposed areas.

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UK Seabird Monitoring Programme @smp-seabirds.bsky.social · 8d

Yes, that's right!
You have until October 31st to submit your breeding seabird data to the SMP so that it can be utilised in understanding how species have faired this year! #seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

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UK Space Agency @ukspaceagency.bsky.social · 10d

The MicroCarb satellite has captured its first view of Earth, marking a major milestone following its July launch. 🛰️ 🌍

The satellite from a UK - @cnes.fr partnership is helping to tackle climate change from space. 🌳🌊

Read more in @nceoscience.bsky.social's blog. 👉 space.blog.gov.uk/2025/09/26/m...

Milestone for MicroCarb: First Earth Observations

On 28 August, the MicroCarb satellite captured its first view of Earth, marking a major milestone following its 25 July launch.

space.blog.gov.uk

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UKBMS @ukbms.bsky.social · 10d

....and thats a wrap!

Today is the last day to carry out a survey for the 'core' UKBMS survey weeks. 🤞 the weather has been good enough to fit in your final survey.

Don't forget to get all your data entered by the END OF OCT, otherwise it may not be included in the analysis 📋 📊 Thank you!

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 16d

1/ The Wild Bird Indicators, using BTO data, have been updated today by Defra! ⬇️

Sadly, the ‘all bird species’ index, comprising the population trends of 130 species, has been in a slow continuous decline in the UK since the 1970s, down by 18% and by 4% in the last five years. 📉 #Ornithology

Image of two Turtle Doves perching on branches over water, one leans down to take a drink. Wording to the left reads: Wild Bird Indicators. For populations in the UK and England, 1970 to 2024. Out now!

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 20d

We're leading a review of long-term UK terrestrial & freshwater monitoring for NERC. This will help identify priorities for an adaptable & flexible UK environmental monitoring network for the future

Take part via our survey before 9am Mon 29 Sep: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ceh-online...

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Two scientists set up a quadrat for monitoring in a field

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 23d

🌼🍀 The National Plant Monitoring Scheme is now on Bluesky, and sharing details of their 10th anniversary celebration events next month 🎉

Give them a follow at @npms.bsky.social and see how to take part ⬇️

@plantlifeuk.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social 🧪

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UK Environmental Observation Framework @ukeof.bsky.social · 26d

Our Management Group met today, part of a quarterly meeting cycle. The discussion covered many aspects of #environmental #monitoring. These are an invaluable - almost unique - opportunity for UK public bodies involved in monitoring to share information & ideas, and to explore working together.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 27d

⌛HURRY! Deadline tomorrow to register your session proposal for this year's National Environment Monitoring Conference!

More details: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/nati...

@britishecologicalsociety.org @ukeof.bsky.social

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 29d

Are you involved in freshwater biodiversity or water quality monitoring and research in the UK?

We're inviting individuals and organisations to complete a survey to help us understand community needs and priorities around monitoring & research.

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ceh-online...

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Scientist sampling for invertebrates on the shore of Loch Leven using a kick-net.

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 28d

🚢 The #ProcBe work has continued around the Small Isles, Scotland with our team working on CalMac ferries between Rum, Canna, Muck and Eigg, collecting flight height data on Manx shearwaters 🧵

#Ornithology #OffshoreWind

Person in a black jacket stands on a boat deck, looking through binoculars across the water. Cloudy skies are overhead, with a life ring and railings visible on the deck copyright Orea Anderson

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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 28d

🗣️ Have your say by 30 September.
We’re running a survey open to anyone working in forestry or using wood products, from furniture to paper.

We want to know: What motivates you to make sustainable choices? 🌱 Take part here: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/nudge-t...

#WoodProducts #ForestrySurvey

Tell us what motivates you to make sustainable choices in new survey - Forest Research

Take part in a study about what motivates people to make sustainable choices relating to forests and wood products.

www.forestresearch.gov.uk

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 28d

In our latest climate newsletter, the spotlight is on the warmest UK summer on record.

Read the newsletter 👇
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...

Subscribe to our climate newsletter 👇https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/climate-newsletter

Met Office graphic with text saying - Get ready for tomorrow

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · Sep 3

Our Mobile Met Unit provides critical meteorological services for defence operations worldwide.

As Royal Air Force Sponsored Reserves, our meteorologists and engineers can establish weather stations anywhere, supporting in the most challenging conditions.

#WhenItMatters

Did you know?

Our Mobile Met Unit provides critical meteorological services in support of defence operations and exercises in the UK and around the world.

#WhenItMatters

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · Aug 31

We have a new episode coming soon, but in the meantime why not re-listen to some old favourites here: buff.ly/SDPdR1B

#podcast #CountingTheEarth

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UK Seabird Monitoring Programme @smp-seabirds.bsky.social · Sep 3

With the seabird breeding season ending, and many species returning to sea or their wintering grounds, it’s the perfect opportunity to submit your breeding data to the Seabird Monitoring Programme! (deadline: end of October) #seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Graphic displays two fulmars, one sat on a cliff face and the second about to land next to the other. The sitting bird has its beak open and there is a speech bubble with the text ‘IT’S SMP DATA SUBMISSION TIME!’ emerging from its mouth. The caption reads ‘With the seabird breeding season ending, and many species returning to sea or their wintering grounds, it’s the perfect opportunity to submit your breeding data to the Seabird Monitoring Programme! (deadline: end of October) #seabirds’

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UK Environmental Observation Framework @ukeof.bsky.social · Sep 3

⌛Hurry! ⌛The call for session proposals for the National Environmental Monitoring Conference 2025 (15 December, Edinburgh) will close on 📆 12 September. Find out more from the @britishecologicalsociety.org website: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/nati... #NEMC2025

National Environmental Monitoring Conference - British Ecological Society

The NEMC returns for its second year focusing on: From insight to impact: building the UK environmental monitoring community

www.britishecologicalsociety.org

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UK Environmental Observation Framework @ukeof.bsky.social · Sep 2

A national monitoring project aimed at woodland owners and managers, part of efforts to tackle the threat of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus. Can you help?

Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · Sep 1

🗣️ Calling all woodland owners and managers – we need your help to expand a GB-wide network of pheromone traps to help protect Britain’s spruce woodlands from Ips typographus (spruce bark beetle).

🔗 Find out more: ow.ly/rsiF50WOXb2

Help prevent establishment of spruce bark beetle by joining national monitoring project - Forest Research

Help protect Britain’s spruce forests by installing pheromone traps and contributing vital data on the spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus.

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UK Environmental Observation Framework @ukeof.bsky.social · Sep 1

📆 This 1 hr webinar with speakers from @ukceh.bsky.social could be of interest: Habitat monitoring using drone technology: are we nearly there yet? 24 September, 09:00 UTC / 10:00 UK time. www.mambo-project.eu/events/habit... #monitoring #observation #EO #drones #environment

Webinar: Habitat monitoring using drone technology: are we nearly there yet?

Can drone-based observations provide a viable solution for monitoring habitats? Experts demonstrate through mapping individual hawthorn shrubs in a rewilding setting. Date: September 24, 2025 Time: ...

www.mambo-project.eu

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · Aug 29

🔍 Help us improve GB Red Listing!

If you use the GB Red List data on our webpage, we’d love your feedback.

📋 Take a short survey to help us enhance how we share this vital information:
👉 jncc.gov.uk/our-work/red...

🗓️ Survey closes 10 October 2025

Puffin on a rock with wings outstretched, holding fish in its beak. Other puffins in the background. Copyright Gannet77/iStock

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British Geological Survey @bgs.ac.uk · Aug 28

The
@bcsmaps.bsky.social annual conference will take place at our HQ on 3 to 4 September.

Join us for two days of fascinating talks on everything the future of geospatial visualisation to the impact maps have had on vinyl album covers!

More info:
www.cartography.org.uk/annual-confe...

A graphic for the British Cartographic Society annual conference 2025, taking place on 3 and 4 September 2025. The event will be held in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. To the top of the graphic are the BCS and BGS logos. To the bottom is an image of a cartographic map.

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British Geological Survey @bgs.ac.uk · Aug 29

We are in the process of developing new methods for capturing & representing artificial ground information. To ensure that this is as useful and beneficial as possible to the stakeholder community we want to hear your thoughts.

Please take survey here:
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/bgs-art...

Railway cutting and embankment along the Borders Railway line. One of many examples of artificial ground around the UK. © Mike Browne / BGS

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · Aug 29

Back from holiday? Catch up on recent UKCEH news with our August newsletter!

🏞️ Latest UK Land Cover Map
🌳 The role of tree disease on woodland soil carbon loss
🪰 Biodiversity improvements masked by poor river scores
🌼 10 years of national plant monitoring

and more!

🔗 🧪 buff.ly/BkNZqzN

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · Aug 28

Register now for a session at the National Environment Monitoring Conference - deadline 12 September.

From Insight to Impact: Building the UK Environmental Monitoring Community, organised by UKCEH, @britishecologicalsociety.org @ukeof.bsky.social, is on 15 Dec in Edinburgh

🔗 🧪 buff.ly/kASkYYB

Looking up to a canopy of trees and the back of a person scaling up a ladder-like object

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