News and Opinion - British Ecological Society

Prescribed burning increases bushfire risk in South-West Australia

Scientists have proven that the use of prescribed fires does not always protect forests from bushfires

How climate change and invasive species threaten tree frogs

A new study investigates how the combined interaction of climate change and invasive species can threaten biodiversity

Schools across the North East recognised for their commitment to welcoming nature into school grounds

Celebrating the teachers, volunteers, children, schools, and staff connecting over 5,000 children to nature in North-East England.

How disgust-related avoidance behaviours help animals survive

An international team examines how animals utilise disgust-related avoidance behaviour to combat diseases

Speakers announced for Trees for Climate Change, Biodiversity and People symposium

The first speakers for the upcoming Trees for Climate Change, Biodiversity and People symposium have been announced, including individuals from DEFRA, the Woodland Trust and universities from Europe, Africa and North America.

Guidance for LGBTQIA+ inclusion during ecology fieldwork

A new study outlines how we can better accommodate the LGBTQIA+ community during fieldwork

BES informs House of Lords' inquiry on reaching the 30x30 target

Prof. Rick Stafford and Prof. Jane Hill summarised the key findings of the BES report on protected areas for the Environmental and Climate Change Committee.

UN High Seas Treaty agreed after decades of talks

A crucial agreement for the protection of marine life has been reached, with countries pledging to protect 30% of international waters by 2030.

Peregrine falcon diets affected by human activities according to new study

A UK based team explored the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on peregrine falcon diets

BES Statement on Russia's war on Ukraine

Our thoughts are with ecologists and everyone affected by the war on Ukraine.

Natural seed banks cannot protect biodiversity from the effects of climate change

Researchers have found that natural soil seed banks are not as effective in northerly plants - meaning they lack a survival strategy in our warming climate.

Plantation design features to increase pollination

A new collaborative study explores how to improve pollination using plantation design techniques

Cephalopod food system sustainability improvements

Researchers explain how the IPBES framework can be used to address sustainability within the cephalopod food system.

Part 2: Will ELMS achieve their environmental objectives?

In part 2 of this series, we ask whether ELMS will be able to achieve their environmental objectives.

Robotic bird created to study animal communication

Researchers have created a hyper realistic bird to study communication in zebra finches