Research summaries

Exploring Regeneration Projects in South Wales: A Case Study

Field reflections written by Zac, Jack, Chris, Josh and Finn, students attending the University of Surrey’s BSc in Environment and Sustainability degree programme. What have you been working on? Since the 1980s, the valleys have been widely impacted by the coal mine closures, impacting not only local communities but also the surrounding wildlife. Cwmtillery, a village in South Wales, is a good example of this. … Continue reading Exploring Regeneration Projects in South Wales: A Case Study

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The Applied Ecologist community

From the Ground Up: Stories about Community Regeneration in South Wales

Field reflections written by Charlotte, Emily, Tara, Diesha and Anouk who are studying on the University of Surrey’s BSc in Environment and Sustainability degree programme. Meet Charlotte, Emily, Tara, Diesha and Anouk As Surrey University Undergraduates of The Center of Environment and Sustainability, we have had the opportunity to travel to SouthWest Wales in the objectives of studying and investigating environmental regeneration. Our group of: … Continue reading From the Ground Up: Stories about Community Regeneration in South Wales

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Conferences and events, The Applied Ecologist community

Breaking Boundaries: Why Knowledge Exchange is the Missing Link for Impact in the Ecology Sector 

By Valentine Seymour, Sarah Golding, Melissa Marselle.  Meet Melissa, Sarah and Valentine  Melissa Marselle is a Lecturer in Environmental Psychology at the University of Surrey, with expertise in the application of psychological theory and methods to biodiversity conservation questions.  Sarah Golding is a Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the University of Surrey. She is a health psychologist by training and her passions lie in applied health … Continue reading Breaking Boundaries: Why Knowledge Exchange is the Missing Link for Impact in the Ecology Sector 

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Practitioners, Restoration, The Applied Ecologist community

Restoring Landscapes: can sustainable harvesting of wild plants and fungi help to restore landscapes?

In the ‘Restoring Landscapes’ blog series, we are promoting knowledge exchange from restoration projects around the world. Wild plants and fungi have long provided food, medicine, and income for communities around the world, and underpinned multiple food, cosmetic and health supply chains. But could they also help restore degraded landscapes? A new toolkit developed through a partnership led by TRAFFIC is helping landscape restoration practitioners … Continue reading Restoring Landscapes: can sustainable harvesting of wild plants and fungi help to restore landscapes?

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Research summaries

The impact of downhill skiing on birds

Mattia Brambilla & Francesca Roseo share their experience researching the impact of skiing on biodiversity. Up and down mountains, along with their winged inhabitants For many years, both of us have been passionate skiers. We engaged in ski competitions in our youth and deeply enjoyed downhill skiing, along with the other various outdoor activities in the mountains. But then something changed along the way. Ski … Continue reading The impact of downhill skiing on birds

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The Applied Ecologist community

LGBTQ+ inclusion in science and society: Resilience in uncertain times and the importance of community

To celebrate Pride Month 2025, we are excited to share a series of blogs and podcasts highlighting useful articles and resources for LGBTQIA+ ecologists and researchers. In each post, the authors behind these resources explain what they are, how they came to produce them, and why they are important. The authors Nathan Alexander (he/him)  ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nathan-Alexander   Bluesky: smammalbio@bsky.social  Jaime Coon (they/them, she/her)  ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jaime-Coon   Instagram: … Continue reading LGBTQ+ inclusion in science and society: Resilience in uncertain times and the importance of community

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Grasslands, Invasive species, Research summaries

Fire season and drought influence fire effects on invasive grasses

In this Q&A, we discussed with author Charlotte Reemts the background behind her team’s recently published meta-analysis focused on invasive bluestems. Why study this group of grasses? Warm-season grasses from these two genera (Bothriochloa and Dichanthium) are interesting because they are important species in their native ranges but have also been introduced into other grasslands around the world. In many grasslands around the world, you … Continue reading Fire season and drought influence fire effects on invasive grasses

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Forests, Plant and soil ecology, Research summaries, Restoration

The potential of second-growth forests for bird diversity in a small holder landscape

Mareike Kortmann and co-authors share a summary about their latest study which focusses on the ability of sample coverage to impact diversity measures of bird communities in tropical lowland forests. Tropical old-growth forests are disappearing at an alarming rate, leading to concerning biodiversity loss. But amidst this global decline, some forest areas are also recovering. Second-growth forests—those that regenerate after agricultural use—may offer valuable contributions … Continue reading The potential of second-growth forests for bird diversity in a small holder landscape

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Research summaries

Field Diaries: From the High-Altitude Cold Dessert Ecosystem – A Place of Subsistence and Resilience

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, we are sharing stories from those out in the field. In this post, Shiwani from Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi shares her experience doing field research in Ladakh, a trans-Himalayan region in India. In this technology-driven era, where vast data can be generated through remote access, the significance of experiential learning is fast-eroding. Yet, as far as Ecology is concerned, it is … Continue reading Field Diaries: From the High-Altitude Cold Dessert Ecosystem – A Place of Subsistence and Resilience

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Field Diaries: Protecting the peatlands of the central Congo Basin

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Cassandra Dummett shares her story researching options to protect the peatlands of the central Congo Basin. Tell us about yourself I am Cassandra Dummett, and I work at University College London as a Development Specialist. What project are you currently working on that you … Continue reading Field Diaries: Protecting the peatlands of the central Congo Basin

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