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British Ecological Society response to the UK’s EU referendum result

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British Ecological Society response to the UK’s EU referendum result

We are an inclusive, international society, and remain committed to fostering collaborations and representing all members.

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The EU Referendum: what will it mean for the environment?

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The EU Referendum: what will it mean for the environment?

This week, the UK makes a once in a generation political decision.

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Debating extinctions, invasions and re-wildings

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Debating extinctions, invasions and re-wildings

Panel debate on extinction, invasions and re-wildings at Nottingham University

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Practical, consensus building conservation as the water reaches boiling point

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Practical, consensus building conservation as the water reaches boiling point

Paul Sinnadurai shares his key messages and challenges from the Making a difference in conservation symposium

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Teaching Excellence Framework technical consultation

Contribute to our TEF Technical consultation response

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Environmental Audit Committee releases report on soil health

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Environmental Audit Committee releases report on soil health

EAC calls on Government to put soil protection at the heart of environmental policy

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A strategic plan for the land: helpful, or even possible?

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A strategic plan for the land: helpful, or even possible?

How can we develop a strategic approach to managing complex land use systems?

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The teaching excellence framework technical consultation: where next for TEF?

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The teaching excellence framework technical consultation: where next for TEF?

What are the implications of the higher education white paper for teaching?

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The higher education white paper: what does it mean for research?

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The higher education white paper: what does it mean for research?

This week the Government released its higher education white paper, “Success as a knowledge economy”

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Getting your science into policy: the importance of trust, values and relationships

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Getting your science into policy: the importance of trust, values and relationships

How do trust, values and relationships affect the use of science in policy?

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Beyond Protected Areas

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Beyond Protected Areas

A lively discussion on protected area effectiveness

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Royal Society of Biology submits response to Science Communication Inquiry

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Royal Society of Biology submits response to Science Communication Inquiry

Our response to the inquiry

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Making a difference in conservation: conference report

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Making a difference in conservation: conference report

Clive Mitchell and Juliette Young reflect on the main themes from the BES CCI symposium

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Maximising the policy impact of your scientific research

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Maximising the policy impact of your scientific research

Alice Plane lists key take-home messages for maximising the policy impact of scientific research.

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Making a Difference in Conservation: Key Messages and Reflections from the BES/CCI Symposium

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Making a Difference in Conservation: Key Messages and Reflections from the BES/CCI Symposium

Read the BES Policy team's reflections from the joint BES CCI symposium April 2016

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