As a new study warns that Africa’s lion populations are under continuing threat, Professor Keith Somerville, a leading expert at the Durrell Institute of Conservation … Read more
Category: Conservation Biology
DICE Talk: ‘Parks as flagships and Bolivia’s turtle trade’
This month’s DICE Talk will showcase research currently being undertaken by students on DICE’s MSc programmes. Tom Wells, on the MSc Conservation and International Wildlife … Read more
Visiting PhD student Erica Marshall to deliver a talk on biodiversity offsetting
Visiting PhD researcher from the University of Melbourne, Erica Marshall, will deliver a talk entitled ‘How does metric choice impact the long-term outcomes of offsets … Read more
Dr Joseph Bull and PhD student Sophus zu Ermgassen write on biodiversity offsets for The Conversation
Lecturer in Conservation Science, Dr Joseph William Bull, and PhD student Sophus zu Ermgassen ask the question, ‘Can we really restore or protect natural habitats … Read more
Dr Charlie Gardner speaks to KentOnline about what needs to be done locally about climate change
Lecturer in Conservation Biology, Dr Charlie Gardner, has been interviewed by KentOnline, saying that local council climate emergency plans to reduce carbon emissions may not … Read more
Professor Keith Somerville publishes new book on the best way to ensure lions and humans can coexist
The killing of Cecil the lion in July 2015 focused public attention on conservation issues surrounding this endangered species. Now a new book by a … Read more
DICE PhD student David Seaman publishes paper on orang-utan populations in oil palm landscapes
Palm oil production continues to be a hot topic in conservation and orang-utans have become its poster child. Whilst it is true that converting forest … Read more
Professor Tracy Kivell and Professor Richard Griffiths awarded University Research Prizes
Main image (left to right): Professor Richard Griffiths, Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen Cox, Professor Tracy Kivell, Dr Alexandra Leduc-Pagel, Dr Robert Fish and Head of School … Read more
ParrotNet publishes policy brief on invasive parrots and their impact on biodiversity, people and the economy
Non-native parrots can cause substantial agricultural damage and threaten native biodiversity, although impacts vary strongly depending on where these parrots have been introduced, according to … Read more
Professor Carl Jones MBE to receive honorary degree at this year’s Congregations ceremony
Professor Carl Jones is a conservation biologist and Chief Scientist at the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. He will be made a Doctor of Science at … Read more