Combining local ecological knowledge with camera traps: African mammal life-history traits and their occurrence in anthropogenic landscapes

Alice Bernard and co-authors describe how they have jointly used local ecological knowledge and camera trap data. With hindsight, they discuss how involving local people in research projects can enhance conservation efforts in the Garden Route Biosphere Reserve (GRBR), South Africa. The Garden Route National Park (GRNP), in the eponym Biosphere Reserve, is one of the only truly unfenced National Parks in South Africa. The … Continue reading Combining local ecological knowledge with camera traps: African mammal life-history traits and their occurrence in anthropogenic landscapes

ECR Journeys: remote sensing in forest restoration

This month, The Applied Ecologist is amplifying the voice of early career ecologists from around the world working in the field of applied ecology to help inspire the next generation. In this post, Fellice Catelo, a PhD student at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia shares her story. My background I’m pretty easy and chill! In my free time, I watch horror/thriller films and … Continue reading ECR Journeys: remote sensing in forest restoration

Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Meet Ana Andries

In this new series, The Applied Ecologist is amplifying the staff and student voices from the University of Surrey’s Centre for Environment and Sustainability to showcase their diverse, interdisciplinary body of work and to help inspire the next generation.In this post, Ana talks about the Space4Nature Research project. Meet Ana Andries I am currently a Lecturer in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Environmental Assessment at the … Continue reading Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Meet Ana Andries

ECR Journeys: Coding for forest conservation

This month, The Applied Ecologist is amplifying the voice of early career ecologists from around the world working in the field of applied ecology to help inspire the next generation. In this post, Abby Williams shares her story. My background I love spending as much time outdoors as I possibly can, whether that’s hiking, wild swimming, cycling or running. I’m also interested in local wildlife … Continue reading ECR Journeys: Coding for forest conservation

Wide-scale rangeland condition monitoring: Measurement of increased vegetation cover following stock removal and conservation management

Angus Retallack explains how, using remote sensing data over a 22-year observation period, vegetation recovery after the removal of livestock and the introduction of conservation-focused management can be assessed. Arid and semi-arid rangelands cover close to 50% of the Earth’s land surface and are relied upon by a diverse range of stakeholders including Indigenous people, pastoralists and environmental conservationists. Sustainable use and conservation of these … Continue reading Wide-scale rangeland condition monitoring: Measurement of increased vegetation cover following stock removal and conservation management

Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Meet Hannah, Hisham, Max and Oscar

In this new series, The Applied Ecologist is amplifying the staff and student voices from the University of Surrey’s Centre for Environment and Sustainability to showcase their diverse, interdisciplinary body of work and to help inspire the next generation. In this post, we share below this year’s BSc student’s experiences of their fieldtrip to South Wales, UK. Meet Hannah, Hisham, Max and Oscar. Hannah, Hisham, … Continue reading Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Meet Hannah, Hisham, Max and Oscar

Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Meet Caitlin, Isabel, Izaak, Maddy, Nat, Nina, Romiya, and Tim

In this new series, The Applied Ecologist is amplifying the staff and student voices from the University of Surrey’s Centre for Environment and Sustainability to showcase their diverse, interdisciplinary body of work and to help inspire the next generation.In this post, we share below this year’s BSc student’s experiences of their fieldtrip to South Wales, UK. Meet Caitlin, Isabel, Izaak, Maddy, Nat, Nina, Romiya, and … Continue reading Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Meet Caitlin, Isabel, Izaak, Maddy, Nat, Nina, Romiya, and Tim

Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Meet Zoe Harris

In this new series, The Applied Ecologist is amplifying the staff and student voices from the University of Surrey’s Centre for Environment and Sustainability to showcase their diverse, interdisciplinary body of work and to help inspire the next generation. In this post, Zoe talks about the Taeda Tech Project. Meet Zoe Harris I am a Senior Lecture at the Centre and the University of Surrey. … Continue reading Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Meet Zoe Harris

Supportive effect of uncut refuge strips on grassland arthropods may depend on the amount and width of strips

In this blog post, author Kitti Révész and her team share their latest study exploring the effects of uncut refuge strips on the abundance and diversity of arthropods. What is the best management practice of hay meadows from an arthropod conservation point of view? Grassland arthropods are declining as a consequence of land-use change and intensive management. There are efforts to spread extensive management through … Continue reading Supportive effect of uncut refuge strips on grassland arthropods may depend on the amount and width of strips

Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Meet Ananya, Amy, Abigail and Anna

In this new series, The Applied Ecologist is amplifying the staff and student voices from the University of Surrey’s Centre for Environment and Sustainability to showcase their diverse, interdisciplinary body of work and to help inspire the next generation. In this post, we share below this year’s BSc student’s experiences of their fieldtrip to South Wales, UK. Meet: Ananya, Amy, Abigail and Anna Ananya, Amy, … Continue reading Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Meet Ananya, Amy, Abigail and Anna