ECI Prize Laureates include many of my heroes (Georgina Mace, John Lawton, Illka Hanski, Daniel Pauly, Jane Lubchenco, Ramon Margalef, Monica Turner, Paul Ehrlich, Gene Likens, E. O. Wilson, Harold Mooney, Robert Paine etc). Honoured to join these. bit.ly/3MAqTcQ

New paper published today bit.ly/41rCoXQ looks at how we restore underground rivers. Research from Arup ecologists and lighting designers explores how artificial lighting could bring plant life back to these rivers. Conservation Evidence

Delighted that Cambridge University won a CASE Circle of Excellence Award for promoting Conservation Evidence (4,000 nominations from 27 countries). Follow the link to see the film with Yolo Williams, David Attenborough, global conservationists (and me!) case.org/awards/circle-…

We're delighted to hear Cambridge University has won a CASE Silver Award for the "The Evidence Effect", a film about our work to make conservation evidence-based, feat. Iolo Williams, Sir David Attenborough and some of our Evidence Champions! case.org/awards/circle-… #CASECOE

New study addressing the need to increase coral production while reducing the costs associated with coral farming. Aponte-Marcano et al. bit.ly/3P0ZMHk found that raising corals in horizontal frames is more cost-effective than growing them in tree-like nurseries 🪸

Study on use of lead shot in Scotland bit.ly/3RfojeM Analysis of discarded shotgun cartridges indicates that lead is present in about 50% used for shooting in tidal and riverside wetlands in Scotland. It has been illegal to use lead shot in Scottish wetlands since 2005

📢NEW PAPER Plant assemblages on coastal dunes in southern Spain recovered following removal of invasive Aleppo pine Pinus halepensis. Perennial grasses and shrubs typical of sun-exposed areas were observed. Suggest manual control of seedlings every 3-5 years to avoid reinvasion.

🏆 This year's VC Award for Established Academic went to Professor Bill Sutherland and his team at Conservation Evidence for their work in transforming #conservation using co-production of evidence synthesis and novel tools for practitioners. bit.ly/41oXlUV

Parachuting Beavers tinyurl.com/yy2k44bn Partridge Cafeterias tinyurl.com/mrxt7wyh

Happy to announce that the Student Conference in Conservation is back in March - helping to run this conference is always a highlight of our year. You can sign up to stream the talks below:

📣NEW PAPER: Effective actions to remove introduced coconut palms on tropical islands with abandoned copra plantations. Part of a project at Palmyra Atoll aiming to restore native rainforest cover, provide seabird habitat, and increase ecosystem resilience bit.ly/4bBxRbs

New paper bit.ly/3Typvun shows UK hunters' voluntary ban on lead shot is still ineffective 4 years into 5-year transition with 93% of pheasants killed with lead eri Prof Debbie Pain.

📢Study in CEJ bit.ly/3ZuLk15 shows that a new design of artificial den box (the 'Galloway Lite' box) is a practical and economical conservation tool for pine martens, and can improve provision of den sites for resting and breeding Conservation Evidence Lizzie Croose

Study bit.ly/40pjJOV from Safeguard shows reduced lawn mowing frequencies of between 6-12 weeks increases pollinator abundance by 170%. Using UK MoJ prison sites to look at how lawns in urban and sub-urban building complexes can be managed for pollinator abundance

At the end of a five year voluntary transition from lead to non-lead shotgun ammunition, a paper by Green et al. in the Conservation Evidence Journal bit.ly/40MS6hR finds all red grouse tested contained lead shot.

Check out our latest blog post about our newly released synopsis about eel conservation! How can we best conserve these mysterious and fascinating creatures? about.conservationevidence.com/2025/02/27/int…

New paper: A 5-year voluntary transition from lead to non-lead shotgun ammunition has failed. Green et al. in Conservation Evidence Journal bit.ly/CEJ221825 found that 99% of pheasants tested contained lead shot. eri

Birdlife International just became an Evidence Champion! 🦜 Their new DataZone now links species directly to Conservation Evidence actions. Science-backed bird conservation at your fingertips! #ConservationWin datazone.birdlife.org BirdLife International

🪸 Coral Conservation 🪸 bit.ly/42GnYG1 published by Openbook Publishers. 🐚 From transplanting fragments onto giant clam shells or bommies. To stimulating 🪸 coral growth using electricity ⚡, establishing MPAs to physically removing coral-eating snails 🐌.

New study by Perkins et al. @rspbscotland in Conservation Evidence Journal bit.ly/46mGgPT reveals that autumn-sown ‘green manure’ crops can support breeding corn buntings while delivering improved soil health and other benefits for farmers