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Press Release: Forest elephants among the world’s slowest reproducing mammals, spelling trouble for populations threatened by poaching

A new study published in Journal of Applied Ecology indicates that forest elephants will take almost a century to recover from poaching.

Press Release: Biodiversity begins at home: saving old villages helps save farmland birds

New research in Journal of Applied Ecology shows preserving old villages and farm buildings could help save farmland birds.

Press Release: Hedges in agricultural areas protect biodiversity on Madagascar

New research in Journal of Applied Ecology investigates ways to protect biodiversity in Madagascar.

Press Release: Stowaway frogs being stopped by border security

New model in Journal of Applied Ecology demonstrates the efficacy of biosecurity activities to reduce risk of wildlife disease introduction.

How do ecologists access and use scientific information? Presenting the survey results...

This infographic shows the results of a survey asking how ecologists access and use scientific information.

Peatland Restoration and Ecosystem Services

A new Ecological Reviews edited by Aletta Bonn, Tim Allot, Martin Evans, Hans Joosten & Rob Stoneman.

Press Release: Hidden salmon diversity sustains First Nations fisheries

New research in Journal of Applied Ecology shows that salmon biodiversity supports food security of indigenous fisheries.

Press Release: Be wary of knotweed advice on the web, researchers warn

A new article in Journal of Applied Ecology studies the advice about Japanese knotweed available on the internet for gardeners.

Press Release: How countries deal with bears in Europe

A new study in Journal of Applied Ecology looks at the factors affecting claims for brown bear damage in Europe.

British Ecological Centenary 1913 – 2013: 100 Influential Papers