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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.

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.

SPG Interview: Dr Lucy Quinn

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SPG Interview: Jessica Hogan

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

IPBES call for experts and fellows

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

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.

BES response to the UK National Food Strategy

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

Restoring forest biodiversity in the Scottish Highlands

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

Leaving by staying: dispersal decisions of young giraffes

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Researchers calculate the cost of restoring Australia’s degraded ecosystems

Oil palm plantations reshape human hunting

SPG Interview: Dr Lucy Quinn

Bee flight suffers under temperature extremes

Farmers help create ‘Virtual safe space’ to save bumblebees

For trees, carbs are key to surviving insect defoliation

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

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

SPG Interview: Jessica Hogan

IPBES call for experts and fellows

Captive breeding programme essential for vultures’ survival

BES response to the UK National Food Strategy

Restoring forest biodiversity in the Scottish Highlands