News and Opinion - British Ecological Society

A summary of the Greener UK Hustings

A summary of the key points discussed at the Greener UK Hustings, held on 30th May, with candidates from the Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green parties

Press Release: Choice of winter cover crop mixture steers summer crop yield

New research shows that the productivity of a next main crop can be manipulated through the choice of species in a preceding winter cover crop mixture.

BES Journals at Macroecology of Alien Species Symposium

Register now for The Macroecology of Alien Species: Patterns, Drivers and Consequences of Global Biotic Exchange and read our invasive species Virtual Issue

Introducing the BES Policy Guides: helping ecologists engage with the policy world

The first in a series of new resources to help ecologists engage with policy

Press Release: Mistletoe research may keep you healthy

A new study published in Journal of Ecology examines the spread of mistletoe and finds that the plant’s success is determined not only by its compatibility with a host tree but also whether or not the plants’ fruiting seasons overlap.

Press Release: Corn Seed Treatment Insecticides Pose Risks to Honey Bees, Yield Benefits Elusive

New research in the Journal of Applied Ecology finds honey bees are at risk from neonicotinoids that show no improvement to crop yield

Press Release: Bloomin' Shade! Shady gardens can be beautiful too

We will be shedding light on the science behind shade tolerance in plants at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Press Release: How Clean are Finnish Rivers?

Press Release: Estimating the Size of Animal Populations from Camera Trap Surveys

Shining a Light on Coastal Light Pollution

Light pollution impacts sealife as much as climate change

Press Release: 'Whispering' keeps humpbacks safe from killer whales, study finds

Newborn humpback whales 'whisper' to their mothers to avoid being overheard by killer whales, researchers have discovered.

Press Release: Conservation measures can increase the risk of bark-beetle damage

New research in Journal of Applied Ecology assesses the conflict between forest restorations for conservation and the risk of pest insect outbreaks.

A General Election from out of the blue: What does this mean for ecology?

What does this snap general election mean for ecology and the environment?

Press release: A sting in the tail: high-speed video captures death stalker scorpion's strike

A sting in the tail: high-speed video captures death stalker scorpion's strike

Promoting your work with Kudos

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