News and Opinion - British Ecological Society

Cambridge wildflower meadow boosts biodiversity, says new study

Examining the effects of planting a wildflower meadow in the historic grounds of King’s College, Cambridge

Citizen science used to track mosquitoes

Hungarian researchers use citizen science reports to map mosquito distribution across the country.

Mental Health Awareness Week: the benefits of access to nature

How can nature help improve and support our mental health? Three experts: an ecologist, a mental health nursing lecturer and a psychotherapist, share their insights.

Can salt marshes cut flood prevention costs?

A collaborative paper investigates the effects of salt marshes for flood protection

How to plan an Annual Meeting workshop: 5 tips for success

You can now submit an idea to run your own workshop at BES2023

Vote for REED in the National Diversity Awards

The REED Network has been nominated for the National Diversity Awards and they need your vote!

Dark web wildlife trade investigated by Adelaide research team

Researchers have identified 153 species being traded on dark web marketplaces

How can we increase forest productivity?

Understanding the role of species abundances is critical for guiding ecosystem conservation and management efforts.

Inclusive authorship reduces barriers to participation

Nutrient Network publications include substantial contributions by all authors, documented in detail.

BES journal prize winners revealed

This years exceptional papers span diverse topics from mosquitos to under-threat moss

Climate change puts early-nesting waterfowl at risk, says new study

A new study highlights the significance of multi-species monitoring for effective habitat management

BES2023 plenary speakers announced

We are excited to announce the plenary speakers at the heart of the British Ecological Society Annual Meeting 2023.

Lockdowns revealed the British wildlife most at risk of becoming roadkill

Researchers find that badgers, foxes and pheasants benefitted the most from reduced traffic traffic UK lockdowns.

Feeding small birds helps them fight infections

Feeders may help birds fight infections, but are they also opening opportunities for infection?

Light pollution threatens moths, according to new study

How can light pollution affect a caterpillar's transition into an adult moth?