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Safeguarding the Jewels in the UK's Biodiversity Crown

The investment needed to conserve biodiversity in the UK’s Overseas Territories (UKOTs) is three to five times higher than that spent by the UK Government currently to protect the endemic species and threatened habitats in these unique ecosystems. That is … Continue reading

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Planning for 'No Net Loss' of Biodiversity

A briefing note published by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology this week (POSTnote 429) is critical of the quality of information, local authority decision-making, monitoring and research concerning the incorporation of biodiversity into planning decisions in England. Despite … Continue reading

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BES POST Fellowship Now Open for Applications

Applications are now invited for the 2012 BES Fellowship at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). All second and third year PhD students of an ecological subject, based in a UK institution, are invited to apply. The deadline … Continue reading

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Launch of BES – POSTNote on ‘Natural Flood Management’ – 17th January

The launch of the next POSTNote authored by a BES POST Fellow will take place on Tuesday 17th January. The topic of the POSTNote is ‘Natural Flood Management’. The launch will be held at the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, from … Continue reading

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Landscapes of the Future – 8th June

Eleanor Kean, the current BES-sponsored Fellow at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, will be launching her POSTnote on ‘Landscapes of the Future’ on 8th June. This event will take place in Westminster, London from 10.30am – 12pm. Many … Continue reading

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