@CEGDurham

Conservation Ecology Group at Durham University

 United Kingdom
conservationecology.org
Joined January 2014
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Fully-funded PhD on "Meeting commitments to biodiversity conservation: developing a framework for predicting and monitoring the potential contributions of nature markets", with @OfficeforEP & @aberdeenuni findaphd.com/phds/project/me… Part of @NETGAIN_DFA Deadline 31 Jan
Biodiversity Net Gain, one form of nature market, is a key part of the UK's strategy for 'bending the curve' of biodiversity loss (a phenomenon depicted at https://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/news/2020/0911-bending-the-curve.html)

ALT Biodiversity Net Gain, one form of nature market, is a key part of the UK's strategy for 'bending the curve' of biodiversity loss (a phenomenon depicted at https://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/news/2020/0911-bending-the-curve.html)

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A new study has shown that seasonal variation in thermal performance (or the lack thereof) can influence how vulnerable populations are to heatwaves.🔥 @Matt_Sasaki Read the paper here: buff.ly/3UX1Dki
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Congratulations to our @MammalWeb project on winning the @NBNTrust Group Award 2024 for outstanding contribution to #wildlife recording and data sharing supporting #biodiversity and #conservation. Find out more including how to get involved in MammalWeb 👉 brnw.ch/21wOS3O
Dr Sammy Mason and Professor Russell Hill smile at the camera while holding a framed certificate and standing in front of a backdrop which reads NBN Awards for Wildlife Recording.

ALT Dr Sammy Mason and Professor Russell Hill smile at the camera while holding a framed certificate and standing in front of a backdrop which reads NBN Awards for Wildlife Recording.

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Massive congratulations to @beth_gillie for successfully and impressively defending her PhD thesis on "Biodiversity colonisation of the Arctic under climate change; impacts on land, sea and people"! Thanks to examiners (@hannahchoppie, @PS_Applied_Ecol).
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Congratulations, too, to proud supervisors (@SWillis_Durham, Sally Street) - and big thanks to Arctic cake baker extraordinaire, @Dan_nesbit13!
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We're excited to announce that our evidence synthesis, "Behaviour Change for Achieving the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework", is now available on our website🌍🤝. Find it here and share widely: cascade.ac.uk/evidence-polic… #COP16 @ICCS_updates #EvidenceSynthesis #GBF
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JOB 📢: Assistant Professor in Ecology, Evolution or Behavioural Ecology @DurBiol @durham_uni. Deadline 31 Oct 2024 More info: durham.taleo.net/careersecti… @CEGDurham @beer_durham @BES_careers @Society4ConBio #HiringNow @EcologyJobs @EcologyJobsUK @asab_org
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📢 2 PhD opportunities in #deer research, Atlantic Technological University, Galway. gmit.ie/research/postgraduat… (via @UCD_Wildlife) @BES_careers @BritishDeerSoc
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Deadline approaching (16th August) ... xitter.cf/PS_Applied_Ecol/status…
Philip Stephens@PS_Applied_Ecol20 Jun 2024
📢 Open call for editorial board members for #WildlifeResearch @CSIROPublishing. Get behind-the-scenes of scientific #publishing & previews of #wildlife research before it appears! AEs: publish.csiro.au/media/clien… Social Media editor: publish.csiro.au/media/clien… Deadline: 16 Aug
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At the age of 98 Durham alumna Dr Margaret Bradshaw is a tireless advocate for the conservation of unique plant life. It's a privilege to award her with a Doctor of Science degree. Congratulations Margaret! 🎓 👉 brnw.ch/21wL5oe @teesdaleflora #DUcongregation #DUalumni
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Massive congratulations to Drs Emily Baker, Kieran Lawrence and Jonathan Rees, CEG graduates who all wrapped up their theses in recent months! Well deserved finery - and proud times for your supervisors, colleagues and friends. 🥹
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Our study is out in @Nature! This was a big piece of work compiling data on global conservation actions. Headline? 58% of the world's threatened species are seemingly neglected by conservation efforts... @durham_uni @PrincetonSPIA @Princeton @Yale_BGC nature.com/articles/s41586-0…

Global shortfalls in documented actions to conserve biodiversity

Nature - A global assessment of conservation interventions for threatened species across a range of data sources finds that interventions for most species remain insufficient or absent.

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📢 Open call for editorial board members for #WildlifeResearch @CSIROPublishing. Get behind-the-scenes of scientific #publishing & previews of #wildlife research before it appears! AEs: publish.csiro.au/media/clien… Social Media editor: publish.csiro.au/media/clien… Deadline: 16 Aug
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ALT Flyer with QR code for descriptions of editorial openings

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New study led by @JamieMcKaughan shows leopards persist well in mixed use areas of South Africa, with densities ~2.2 (1.1 - 4.2) per 100 sq. km. Lethal control has a big impact though; alternatives are needed. Read it: nature.com/articles/s41598-0… #ecology #conservation #secr #bigcats
In mixed agricultural landscapes of the Limpopo region of South Africa, leopard occurrence is approximately twice as high where lethal control is not thought to occur. Inset image: (C) PA Stephens

ALT In mixed agricultural landscapes of the Limpopo region of South Africa, leopard occurrence is approximately twice as high where lethal control is not thought to occur. Inset image: (C) PA Stephens

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Also thank you @SammyMason25 and Hebe for the amazing camera trap image cake, to my supervisors @Prof_R_Hill & @PS_Applied_Ecol for all their advice and support and to the lovely @CEGDurham and all my other friends and family for all being so awesome 😊
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I passed my PhD VIVA! Turns out they're not even that bad- thank you to my examiners @thonoir and Jeremy Kendal for a great chat about #mammals, #CitizenScience, #CameraTrapping and @MammalWeb and for the constructive feedback! Now to get revisions sorted and papers submitted!
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Had a great first day in the office at @DurBiol as a new post-doctoral research associate! Ready to begin investigating the potential impact of climate change on birds and mammals in Ecuador's Key Biodiversity Areas 🌎🦅🦜 @CEGDurham
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Job opening: Woodland Mammal Ecologist, @ForestryComm, @Forest_Research. Deadline 28/04/2024. civilservicejobs.service.gov… @BES_careers @MammalWeb @Mammal_Society @IapetusDTP @CEGDurham
Fox among bluebells. Credit: Christine Dent via @MammalWeb

ALT Fox among bluebells. Credit: Christine Dent via @MammalWeb

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📣We're pleased to announce we've partnered with @hedgehogsociety for a new national #hedgehog survey!📣 The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme #NHMP is a new approach to counting hedgehogs and we need your help.🦔 Want to get involved? Learn more 👉 nhmp.co.uk
A hedgehog captured on a trail camera, part of the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme. PTES

ALT A hedgehog captured on a trail camera, part of the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme. PTES

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We’re helping to monitor the UK’s #hedgehogs to try & reverse the fall in their numbers. Durham University & @mammalweb are partners in the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme @PTES @hedgehogsociety 🦔 Find out more & get involved 👉 brnw.ch/21wIc0q @IAAs_Durham
A hedgehog on the grass looking at the camera

ALT A hedgehog on the grass looking at the camera

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