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Noelia Valderrama Bhraunxs – Great minds map alike: Citizen science can stand next to expert data (and why that matters for schistosomiasis)

Shortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize About the research Overview Neglected tropical diseases often follow an uncomfortable rule: the people most affected are the ones least covered by surveillance. And if you cannot measure risk, you end up reacting late, or not at all. Schistosomiasis is a clear example. It affects more than 250 million people worldwide and disproportionately impacts people living in poverty. Around … Continue reading Noelia Valderrama Bhraunxs – Great minds map alike: Citizen science can stand next to expert data (and why that matters for schistosomiasis)

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Xiaoling Wang: Using forest inventory and LiDAR observations to uncover plant traits cooling and humidifying effects

Shortlisted for the 2025 Southwood Prize About the research Overview Our paper investigates how to maximize the cooling effect of urban forests. We wanted to know whether a tree’s leaf traits (like nutrient content) are more important than its physical structure (like canopy size) for reducing air temperature and increasing humidity in cities. By combining traditional forest surveys with advanced LiDAR technology in Shanghai, we sought … Continue reading Xiaoling Wang: Using forest inventory and LiDAR observations to uncover plant traits cooling and humidifying effects

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Chico Mendes Prize 2025: Shortlist announced for early career researcher award

Ecological Solutions and Evidence awards the annual Chico Mendes Prize to the best ‘Practice Insights’ paper in the journal by an author at the start of their research career. We are excited to share the following 4 papers which have been shortlisted for the 2025 award following their publication in the 6th volume of the journal. Allan Edelsparre with Fast-tracking species at risk conservation: A framework … Continue reading Chico Mendes Prize 2025: Shortlist announced for early career researcher award

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Georgina Mace 2025: Shortlist announced for early career researcher award

Ecological Solutions and Evidence awards the annual Georgina Mace Prize to the best paper in the journal by an author at the start of their research career. We are excited to share the following 7 papers which have been shortlisted for the 2025 award following their publication in the 6th volume of the journal. Emily Warner with Integrated above- and below-ground ecological monitoring for nature-based solutions … Continue reading Georgina Mace 2025: Shortlist announced for early career researcher award

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Southwood Prize 2025: Shortlist announced for early career researcher award

Journal of Applied Ecology awards the annual Southwood Prize to the best paper in the journal by an author at the start of their research career. We are excited to share the following 14 papers which have been shortlisted for the 2025 award following their publication in the 62nd volume of the journal. Taylor Craft with ‘Remote sensing and GPS tracking reveal temporal shifts in habitat use in … Continue reading Southwood Prize 2025: Shortlist announced for early career researcher award

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Welcoming our 2026 Associate Editor Mentees!

Journal of Applied Ecology offers a two‑year mentoring scheme that helps early career researchers build practical experience as Associate Editors. Each mentee works closely with a Senior Editor and benefits from ongoing support from the Editorial Office. By handling journal submissions, mentees get a front‑row view of peer review and academic publishing more broadly. We’re excited to introduce seven new Associate Editor mentees who are … Continue reading Welcoming our 2026 Associate Editor Mentees!

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Farmlands near coastal wetlands experience less cyclone damage

Coastal wetlands, including mangrove forests and saltmarshes, are known to reduce coastal erosion and flooding during storms. However, limited studies have investigated whether these ecosystems influence how tropical cyclones affect nearby farmlands. Farmlands are highly vulnerable to extreme weather events predicted with climate change, threatening food security and regional economies. Our study examined patterns of flooding and crop cover change on coastal sugarcane land in … Continue reading Farmlands near coastal wetlands experience less cyclone damage

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Using seabird migration routes as a tool for ocean conservation

Protecting migratory species requires countries to work together across the full routes these animals travel each year. For land and waterbirds, the idea of “global flyways”, the broad paths birds follow between breeding and non‑breeding areas, has been an effective way to organise international conservation. Flyways help unite governments, researchers, and conservation groups, guide research and funding, and coordinate long‑term action. Recently, scientists have identified … Continue reading Using seabird migration routes as a tool for ocean conservation

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Not all disturbances are alike: Exploring patterns and shifts in European forest regimes

Forests are naturally shaped by events such as fires, windstorms, or insect outbreaks, known altogether as forest disturbances. The long-term characteristics of these events is defined as disturbance regime; and their trends depend on multiple factors, including site conditions (e.g., climate and soil), disturbance and management legacies, and the specific causal agents present in the region. In this study, we characterised the main disturbance regimes … Continue reading Not all disturbances are alike: Exploring patterns and shifts in European forest regimes

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Planting Trees to Avoid Losing Soil Carbon: Insights from Snaizeholme Valley, Yorkshire Dales

Darvill et al. share their experience investigating soil organic carbon stocks in a new native woodland in the Yorkshire Dales, UK, highlighting the importance of careful woodland design. Targeting the Right Soils: How Woodland Design Shapes Soil Carbon Outcomes Tree planting is widely promoted as a nature-based response to climate change. New woodlands can reduce flood risk, improve air quality, support biodiversity, and capture carbon … Continue reading Planting Trees to Avoid Losing Soil Carbon: Insights from Snaizeholme Valley, Yorkshire Dales

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