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Researchers quantify forage yield gap caused by woody encroachment

New research quantifies the economic impacts of lost herbaceous production from tree encroachment throughout the American west.

Asian elephants prefer habitats on the boundaries of protected areas

New research finds that elephants prefer habitats on the periphery of protected areas, rather than the areas themselves

Animals in national parks can be impacted by just a few people

A new People and Nature study has found that even in remote, rarely visited national parks, the presence of even just a few humans impacts the activity of wildlife that live there.

Citizen scientists wanted to help record UK’s mammal activity

Citizen scientists are being urged to help chart UK mammal activity so researchers can better understand how animals are coping with ecological challenges such as climate change.

Daytime pastoralist activities do not negatively affect spotted hyenas

A study looking at the interactions of pastoralists and hyenas in Tanzania finds that the two can coexist, with no negative impacts to the hyenas

The route forward for increasing ethnic diversity in the environment sector

The BES commits to a route map towards empowering and supporting ethnic minorities in the sector.

The BES signs open letter to PM on environmental deregulation

Today the BES has joined 78 Wildlife and Countryside Link organisations in an open letter to the Prime Minister urging her to change the Government's trajectory on environmental deregulation.

Black History Month

Acknowledging and celebrating Black ecologists through our Black History Month blog series.

A new window into plants of the past

Researchers have developed a fast, nondestructive way of estimating how millions of dried plant specimens, from herbarium collections, interacted with their environment.

Making field work more equitable

Researchers share how they crafted a guide that prioritizes safety for field researchers from marginalized groups.

Flower strips and hedges combine to boost bees in orchards

New research finds hedges and perennial flower strips are complementary in supporting wild bees in orchards

BES Policy Fellowship with Natural Resources Wales

Apply for the 2022/23 BES Policy Fellowship hosted at Natural Resources Wales.

Predicting migration pathways of Mule Deer without GPS collars

Scientists have developed promising models to predict where mule deer are likely to migrate, without the need for collaring new animals.

How silent environmentalists could help protect biodiversity

New research identifying an important group of Australians with a surprisingly strong connection to nature could change political parties' approach environmental issues.

Keeping to a beat is linked to reproductive success in male Rock Hyraxes

Male rock hyraxes' reproductive success is linked to their ability to maintain rhythm during courtship songs.