Category: Research

It was wonderful to return to Edinburgh after more than a decade. The last time I visited, I spent a week working with the Royal … Read more

Ask a vineyard manager what worries them about wildlife, and birds often top the list. Starlings stripping a row overnight; pheasants pecking ripening bunches; even … Read more

Biodiversity loss is accelerating, largely as a result of human activity. Conservation outcomes depend in part on how people use and relate to landscapes that … Read more

Rewilding bison You may have heard that bison have made it into Kent, thanks to a flagship and pioneering introduction undertaken by Kent Wildlife Trust. … Read more

Across England, Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) are being developed to identify priorities for habitat protection, restoration and creation, and to map opportunities for nature … Read more

Ethiopia is globally important for both biodiversity conservation and food systems. Its varied climates and landscapes support many endemic species, placing the country within two … Read more

What is artisanal gold mining and how does it impact biodiversity? Artisanal gold mining is a major driver of deforestation, in tropical forests and other habitats. Gold … Read more

Species saved from the brink of extinction, including many of today’s most iconic conservation success stories, still suffer the consequences of their ‘near misses’. Recovering … Read more

The Spatial Nature Planning (SNaP) Forum will return to the University of Kent, Canterbury, from 24–26 March 2026, bringing together researchers, practitioners and policymakers to advance the role of systematic … Read more

The last year has been turbulent for international cooperation, with growing erosion of commitments to protect and restore the natural world. High-profile cuts to international aid budgets … Read more