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
Tag: E3
Are birds really eating our wine? What three years in English vineyards taught me
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
How can we better support ranger mental health?
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
Staff Spotlight: Sophie Elliott
Hi Sophie, thanks for being this month’s spotlight! Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your research interests? I recently joined DICE as … Read more
Understanding Nature in Wilder Blean
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
Aligning Nature Recovery Strategies in a Protected Landscape
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
Reflecting on the Conservation Technology Conference 2026
In February 2026, I travelled to Lima to attend the Conservation Technology Conference 2026. As a Lecturer in Conservation Science, I was particularly interested in … Read more
Spatial Planning for Nature: Insights from the SNaP Forum 2026
With increasing pressure on land and sea to deliver for nature, climate and development, the role of spatial planning has never been more important. At the end … Read more
Balancing Biodiversity, Agrobiodiversity and Food Security in Ethiopia
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
Spatial Nature Planning Forum 2026 to Convene National and International Experts at the University of Kent
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









