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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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Field Diaries: Space4Nature project

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Daniel Banks shares their story collecting citizen science data as part of the Surrey Wildlife Trust’s Space4Nature project. Tell us about yourself My name is Daniel Banks and I work at the Surey Wildlife Trust as the Citizen Science Officer. What project are you … Continue reading Field Diaries: Space4Nature project

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Field Diaries: Tracking Agricultural Impact on Iran’s Wetlands with Remote Sensing

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Mohammad Javad Soltani shares their story visiting wetlands in Iran and studying them with remote sensing. Overview of fieldwork project I am a M.Sc. student in the ‘Remote Sensing for Ecology and Ecosystem Conservation (RSEEC)’ lab at the K. N. Toosi University of Technology, … Continue reading Field Diaries: Tracking Agricultural Impact on Iran’s Wetlands with Remote Sensing

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What determines the rarity of large carnivores in the Omo Valley of Ethiopia?

Asfaw et al. investigate the presence of large carnivores in the Omo Valley of Ethiopia and share their experience. Populations of large carnivores have been declining in Ethiopia for many years due to a range of factors including reduced prey populations, pressure from neighbouring human settlements, habitat fragmentation and loss, and low political interest in conservation. Yet large carnivores, including the African wild dog, cheetah, … Continue reading What determines the rarity of large carnivores in the Omo Valley of Ethiopia?

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Field Diaries: A PhD Student’s Journey into Waterfowl Research

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Cassidy Waldrep shares her story working with waterfowl across the Atlantic Flyway. In the waterfowl world, many biologists grow up with a love for ducks and geese, some having hunted since they could walk. For me, this was not the case. I grew up … Continue reading Field Diaries: A PhD Student’s Journey into Waterfowl Research

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Georgina Mace Prize 2024: Winner Announcement

Ecological Solutions and Evidence is thrilled to announce the winner of our annual Georgina Mace Prize! This award is given to an outstanding article published in the journal by an author at the start of their career. The winner was selected by our Senior Editors who had to choose from our list of highly impressive short-listed authors. Winner: Kristy Ferraro Research: Missing carcasses, lost nutrients: … Continue reading Georgina Mace Prize 2024: Winner Announcement

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Ruth Dunn: Marine bird abundance estimates during the non-breeding season

Shortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize 2024 Ruth Dunn shares her team’s research investigating the number of marine birds that may be undetectable when underwater during at-sea surveys outside of their breeding seasons. About the Research Overview The aim of our paper was to help improve the accuracy of marine bird abundance estimates generated from at-sea surveys. We did this by calculating correction factors that … Continue reading Ruth Dunn: Marine bird abundance estimates during the non-breeding season

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Micha V. Jackson: Shorebird habitat selection and foraging behaviour

Shortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize 2024 Micha V. Jackson discusses her team’s research looking into the distribution of shorebirds and their feeding behaviour within a wetland to better understand habitat selection and quality. About the Research Overview Shorebirds undertake some of the most spectacular migrations on earth, but are also one of the world’s most threatened bird groups – especially in the Australasian region. … Continue reading Micha V. Jackson: Shorebird habitat selection and foraging behaviour

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Kristy Ferraro: Quantifying nutrient losses from deer culling practices in Scotland

Shortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize 2024 Kristy Ferraro shares insights into her team’s study researching how removing deer carcasses during the culling process can negatively impact ecosystems. About the Research Overview Our study quantifies a largely overlooked consequence of Scotland’s widespread deer culling practices—the loss of essential elements from ecosystems due to carcass removal. While deer management is a critical tool for ecosystem recovery … Continue reading Kristy Ferraro: Quantifying nutrient losses from deer culling practices in Scotland

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