News and Opinion

Researchers calculate the cost of restoring Australia’s degraded ecosystems

Publications  | 

Researchers calculate the cost of restoring Australia’s degraded ecosystems

Researchers propose a AU$41 billion nationwide plan for habitat restoration to prevent species loss.

READ MORE about Researchers calculate the cost of restoring Australia’s degraded ecosystems
Oil palm plantations reshape human hunting

Publications  | 

Oil palm plantations reshape human hunting

New research shows that oil palm plantations in Borneo are not only affecting ecological landscapes, but also social landscapes.

READ MORE about Oil palm plantations reshape human hunting
An interview with Dr Lucy Quinn

Policy  | 

An interview with Dr Lucy Quinn

The Scottish Policy Group's written interview series to celebrate 10 years!

READ MORE about An interview with Dr Lucy Quinn
Bee flight suffers under temperature extremes

Publications  | 

Bee flight suffers under temperature extremes

Rising temperatures could help some bees fly better, but more frequent extreme weather events could push them past their limits.

READ MORE about Bee flight suffers under temperature extremes
Farmers help create ‘Virtual safe space’ to save bumblebees

Publications  | 

Farmers help create ‘Virtual safe space’ to save bumblebees

BEE-STEWARD is a decision-support tool which provides a computer simulation of bumblebee colony survival in a given landscape.

READ MORE about Farmers help create ‘Virtual safe space’ to save bumblebees
For trees, carbs are key to surviving insect defoliation

Publications  | 

For trees, carbs are key to surviving insect defoliation

New research discovers the threshold of reserves necessary for oak trees to survive repeated caterpillar onslaughts.

READ MORE about For trees, carbs are key to surviving insect defoliation
Virtual galleries and digital debates - exploring online engagement for Edinburgh Science Festival

Public Engagement  | 

Virtual galleries and digital debates - exploring online engagement for Edinburgh Science Festival

Here is what we learnt about digital engagement and its place in a post-lockdown world.

READ MORE about Virtual galleries and digital debates - exploring online engagement for Edinburgh Science Festival
British Ecological Society awarded Green Recovery grant to connect school children with nature

Education  | 

British Ecological Society awarded Green Recovery grant to connect school children with nature

BES project awarded £248,700 from the UK Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund.

READ MORE about British Ecological Society awarded Green Recovery grant to connect school children with nature
Mountain lions in greater Los Angeles moved less during the covid-19 stay-at-home order

Publications  | 

Mountain lions in greater Los Angeles moved less during the covid-19 stay-at-home order

Contrary to popular belief, a new study shows mountain lions used smaller areas and moved shorter distances when human activity was far below normal.

READ MORE about Mountain lions in greater Los Angeles moved less during the covid-19 stay-at-home order
An interview with Jessica Hogan

Policy  | 

An interview with Jessica Hogan

The Scottish Policy Groups written interview series to celebrate 10 years!

READ MORE about An interview with Jessica Hogan
IPBES call for experts and fellows

Membership  | 

IPBES call for experts and fellows

Do you have the expertise to help author the new IPBES assessments?

READ MORE about IPBES call for experts and fellows
Captive breeding programme essential for vultures’ survival

Publications  | 

Captive breeding programme essential for vultures’ survival

Supporting a declining population of the Egyptian vulture with captive-reared young birds every year could delay extinction.

READ MORE about Captive breeding programme essential for vultures’ survival
BES response to the UK National Food Strategy

Membership  | 

BES response to the UK National Food Strategy

BES president, Professor Jane Memmott responds to National Food Strategy.

READ MORE about BES response to the UK National Food Strategy
Restoring forest biodiversity in the Scottish Highlands

Publications  | 

Restoring forest biodiversity in the Scottish Highlands

New research looks into the recovery of wildlife following reforestation with native trees in the Scottish Highlands.

READ MORE about Restoring forest biodiversity in the Scottish Highlands
Forestry contributed to forest warming during extreme summers in Northern Germany

Publications  | 

Forestry contributed to forest warming during extreme summers in Northern Germany

Forestry use has a significant influence on the cooling capacity of forests and their sensitivity to climate change.

READ MORE about Forestry contributed to forest warming during extreme summers in Northern Germany