Our outputs are categorised by theme, type and whether the output has been funded and supported by the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery or is an associated output produced by centre members/affiliates and is relevant to the goals of the centre but not funded by it.
Nature seminar Series:Mycorrhizas and ecosystem functioning – Dr Laura Martinez-Suz,
The impact of plants on ecosystem functioning is mediated by mycorrhizas, intimate plant-fungal associations formed by most plants and a diverse subset of soil fungi. Mycorrhizal fungi play a key role in terrestrial ecosystems by enhancing plant access to soil nutrients and water but also as regulators of the carbon cycle. However, these belowground fungi […]
The role of natural capital in the green economy: LCNR response
The House of Commons’ Environmental Audit Committee launched an inquiry, ‘The role of natural capital in the green economy’, in August 2023. The Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery submitted a response, written by Dr Sophus zu Ermgassen. Our submission proposed: An accelerated timetable to agree and implement independent evaluation systems (particularly on-site gains for BNG) […]
Nature Series Seminar: Rewilding, Restoration, and the Future of Nature Recovery – James Bullock
There is much excitement about ‘nature recovery’, with many scientists, conservation practitioners and commentators having opinions about how this might be achieved. While many focus on single solutions, such as ecological restoration, rewilding, land sparing, etc, effective recovery will likely involve ‘pick and mix’ approaches that match local needs and national priorities. I will talk […]
Nature Seminar Series: A virtual rainforest
Professor Robert Ewers, Imperial College London Abstract: Ecologists study living organisms and their interactions with the physical environment, but as ecologists we seldom attempt to understand ecosystems in their entirety. This seminar will present a system-level overview of the ecological processes operating in a Malaysian rainforest, and explain how we are converting this knowledge into […]
