Area of interest: General Public
The following sections of the British Ecological Society website are recommended for general visitors:
Ecology is the science that studies the relationships of living things to one another and to their physical surroundings.
Do GM crops damage the environment? Can we fish the ocean without destroying its riches? Explore the different areas
of ecology through illustrated practical examples.
The Society publishes a series of books called Ecological Issues. These books introduce the scientific facts behind
current issues in an easily accessible way.
Find out how the BES is getting ecological stories into the media by looking through our press cuttings.
What is the British Ecological Society and how does it work?
Ecology has a worldwide relevance to all who care about the quality of the environment and its sustainable management.
Good ecological science needs to be incorporated in government policies and in practical management tools. Find
out how the BES contributes.
Do you want to become an ecologist? Do you know what ecologists do? The BES has produced a practical guide to help
students decide whether a career in ecology or environmental management is really for them.
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