British Ecological Society's Conservation Ecology Special Interest Group ~ nurturing a network of interdisciplinary ecologists sharing the goal of conservation
Joined January 2015
- Tweets 3,864
- Following 1,284
- Followers 4,563
- Likes 1,724
249 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
12 Jun 2025
A reminder that we can be found on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/bes-conserv…
Follow us over there to stay updated on any news, opportunities and events. See you there!
1
256
10 Aug 2025
Come follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/bes-conserv… to stay updated on news, opportunities and events within our SIG 🌻
54
22 Jul 2025
Come follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/bes-conserv… to stay updated on everything going on!
See you there!
60
15 Jun 2025
Have you added us on Bluesky yet? 👀
Come follow us at bsky.app/profile/bes-conserv… to stay updated on news, opportunities and events. See you there!
107
BES Conservation retweeted
6 Jun 2025
ReShark: a multinational partnership aiming to reintroduced threatened sharked into the wild.
Learn about Charlie, Kathlyn and Audrey and their journey to Raja Ampat 🦈
conservation.org/blog/how-an…
1
12
17
754
BES Conservation retweeted
2 Jun 2025
Don't miss our info session today at 3:00 PM ET! esa.zoom.us/meeting/register…
27 May 2025
We are excited to announce that applications are open for our 2025 cohort of Science Communication in the Parks program, working w/ @NatlParkService. Fellows get a $3k stipend, training, mentoring and a final portfolio project learn more & apply by 6/20: esa.org/programs/scip/fellow…
ALT a promotional image for the program, showing a group of ecology students posing outside a research site at a national park
2
3
904
BES Conservation retweeted
26 May 2025
I’m overjoyed to announce the publication of my first paper—a monograph in @Zootaxa ! Years of hard work have culminated in a comprehensive catalog of Tunisia’s spiders, which documents 423 species, removes 6 nomina dubia & 18 doubtful records, and compiles 1377 localities 🕷️
1
6
22
2,635
BES Conservation retweeted
23 May 2025
If you peer into a hedgerow at this time of year, you might spot this week’s species.
They often rest on Bramble, Ivy or Hawthorn leaves and can be well camouflaged.
Record your sightings here bit.ly/4a4dSRD
#festivaloffarmlandbiodiversity
#biodiversityweek2025
10
26
1,436
Entries now open to the @teagascforestry Development Department and @agriculture_ie Forest Photo Competition! Closing date 14 July 2025 at 5pm. Find out more information here bit.ly/4msJjeT
1
2
4
1,085
BES Conservation retweeted
22 May 2025
📢Call for Papers!📢
The @ESA_org and AGU welcome submissions to a special collection focusing on the emerging field of ecological forecasting, crucial for environmental management and policy-making.
🔗 Learn more: lite.spr.ly/6006HgsO
#AGUPubs #BiodiversityDay #GlobalGoals
ALT Ecological Forecasting in the Earth System Open for submissions in: JGR: Machine Learning and Computation JGR: Biogeosciences Water Resources Research JAMES JGR: Oceans Special Collection Call for Papers!
1
10
13
1,364
BES Conservation retweeted
22 May 2025
🌿 On #BiodiversityDay 2025, @UNBiodiversity & @FAO announced a regional programme to accelerate ecosystem restoration in Africa, Asia, & Latin America, supporting Target 2 of the #KMGBF: restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems by 2030.
🔗 cbd.int/article/new-regional…
#KMGBF #GlobalGoals
6
59
96
4,535
BES Conservation retweeted
18 May 2025
It’s elephant hawk-moth season! This stunning moth is active from May to early August and is most often seen at dusk. 🦋💗
Did you know...Its name comes from the caterpillar’s trunk-like shape!
Learn more about this species 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-…
6
47
201
4,557
We are #hiring! 💼
We seek a #fulltime Associate Programme Officer with strong analytical skills to join our Nature Conserved team and work within the Global Wildlife Trade focal initiative.
Apply here: unep-wcmc.org/en/vacancies/V… before 24th May 2025!
1
5
17
917
BES Conservation retweeted
26 Apr 2025
🌱iDiv and @UFZ_de are looking for a scientist (f/m/n) in the area ofBiodiversity & Citizen Science 🌍🦋
📍 Leipzig, Germany
💼 Up to pay grade 13 TVöD
🕒 Full/part-time & 3-year contract with possible extension
🗓 Apply by 18 May 2025
Responsibilities: Freshwater monitoring, butterfly & urban ecology projects, data analysis, stakeholder collaboration more! 🚀
Learn more & apply: idiv.de/career/job-openings
12
28
1,765
BES Conservation retweeted
24 Apr 2025
Modelling in partnership with @StirUni, @UofGlasgow & @RSPBScience suggests that planting next to existing woodland is likely to be much more effective in boosting woodland bird populations than planting in isolated patches or small clumps.
Read more: ow.ly/kLKy50VGecb
3
6
14
824
24 Apr 2025
💡Get updates on our news and events, #conservation policy and news updates, job and research opportunities and much more in our newsletter!
Sign up now:
besconservationsig.wordpress…
67
23 Apr 2025
Happy #EarthDay2025 to everyone!
Don't miss out on #conservation news this #EarthDay - check out our blogs, policy news and sign up for our newsletter here: besconservationsig.wordpress…
71
BES Conservation retweeted
16 Apr 2025
Join @enviroamericas for the #WorldMigratoryBirdDay 2025 webinar “A Pane in the Glass” 🕊️
📆 Apr 17 | 12–1 PM MST / 8–9 PM CET
💡 Prevent bird-window collisions & build safer cities!
🎤 Keynote: Michael Mesure (FLAP)
➡️ Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
6
5
905
BES Conservation retweeted
16 Apr 2025
Podcast out now!🔊
Adam Devenish discusses his research article 'Mutualistic interactions facilitate invasive species spread' 🐜
Listen on👇
🟧Soundcloud: buff.ly/JQIskCn
🟢Spotify: buff.ly/eNfZpNK
2
1
919
16 Apr 2025
Missed our first #ProjectForward event?
🗒️ Check out Lucy's amazing report on our panel discussion about interdisciplinary research a few weeks ago on our blog!
besconservationsig.wordpress…
56