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Coronavirus: information on BES activities in 2021

The latest information on our events and activities during the coronavirus pandemic and links to helpful resources

From sewage to water consumption: aquatic ecology during coronavirus

Aquatic ecologists were among those who rapidly responded to the coronavirus epidemic, with many examples given at the BES Special Interest Group conference.

Conservation translocation: trade-offs for species survival and biodiversity

As efforts to help wildlife ramp up after the devastating bushfire season, University of Canberra researchers warn that removing species under pressure from immediate threat must be done in a measured, species-dependent way.

Early-career ecologists chat Brexit: lots of questions, and some answers

A summary of the talks and discussions held at the BES Conservation Group event on 20th February 2019, which tackled key questions for ecologists arising from the Brexit process.

Join our Conservation Special Interest Group.

Our Conservation Special Interest Group (SIG) is looking for their next SIG secretary!

Ecological Genetics SIG – 62nd Annual Meeting

The Ecological Genetics Group came together in April at Imperial University London for their 62nd Annual Meeting

Possible futures for UK agriculture post-Brexit

A workshop held by the Agricultural Ecology SIG considered farming post-Brexit

Our Plant, Soils, Ecosystems Special Interest Group Needs You!

Our Plant, Soils, Ecosystems Special Interest group is looking for a new secretary, express your interest today.

Becoming climate smart: putting natural environment science into adaptation plans

Highlights from the Ecology for the National Adaptation Programme for Climate Change workshop

Our Peatlands Research Special Interest Group Needs You!

Our Peatlands Special Interest Group is looking for new Committee members!