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State of Nature: Ecologists have collected the evidence, now it’s time to act

28th September 2023

In an article written for the British Ecological Society, Yadvinder Malhi reflects on the Sate of Nature report, published yesterday, September 27th. The latest State of Nature Report rings yet another alarm bell on the biodiversity crisis in the UK, showing major declines in many species since monitoring began in 1970. Since this date, species […]

Replanting logged forests with diverse mixtures of seedlings accelerates restoration

18th September 2023

Satellite observations of one of the world’s biggest ecological experiments on the island of Borneo have revealed that replanting logged forests with diverse mixtures of seedlings can significantly accelerate their recovery.

We’re recruiting: Postdoctoral Research Assistant: Influence of Natural Environments on Health and Wellbeing

10th August 2023

We are seeking an experienced scientist with a background in Biology and/or Experimental Psychology with interests in plant ecology, environmental science and the nexus between nature and human well-being. Experience in developing field and clinical experiments is also desirable

Ash Dieback Special: Ecology & Hope – Dr Cecilia Dahlsjo & Dr Jo Clark

28th July 2023

The Monbiot-Savory event: We need a common language if anyone is to have a constructive debate

26th July 2023

The Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery is interested in promoting a wide variety of views and opinions on nature recovery from researchers and practitioners. If you are interested in writing for us please email us at naturerecovery@ouce.ox.ac.uk. The views, opinions and positions expressed within this guest blog post are those of the author alone, they […]

Nature Positive Universities at ICCB – Poster session

13th July 2023

Nature Positive Universities: a Journey, a Pledge, a Global Movement for Nature We believe that universities have untapped power and influence to lead their communities towards a Nature Positive future, helping to halt biodiversity loss and support ecosystem recovery. In just over a year, in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme, Nature Positive Universities […]