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    British Ecological Society
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    Nov 30, 2018
    The winners of our 2018 photographic competition 'Capturing Ecology' have been announced today! 📸 Congratulations to our overall winner, Dr Chris Oosthuizen, for his image 'Stand out from the crowd' 🐧 ow.ly/VAGC30mOokx #CapturingEcology #wildlifephotography
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    British Ecological Society
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    Apr 20, 2021
    We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Professor J. Philip Grime’s passing. He was one of the world's most influential plant ecologists and an Honorary member of the BES. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.
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    British Ecological Society
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    Jan 28, 2021
    Researchers at @uniovi_info are encouraging farmers who grow apples to abandon chemical pesticides and put birdboxes in orchards. They found that birds nesting in the boxes capture large quantities of insects to feed their chicks, reducing insect pests in orchards.
    Installing bird nest boxes improves pest control in cider apple crops
    From www.britishecologicalsociety.org
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    British Ecological Society
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    May 8, 2019
    Happy 93rd Birthday to #DavidAttenborough! 🎂 🦒🦘🦗🌿🦋🐞🦠🦑🦢🌷🦡🐋🐊🌳🦔🦀🦂🦟🌵
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    British Ecological Society
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    May 12, 2021
    🎉Today we have launched a landmark report which offers, for the first time, a complete assessment of #naturebasedsolutions potential to mitigate climate change and benefit biodiversity in the UK.
    Nature-based solutions
    From www.britishecologicalsociety.org
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    British Ecological Society
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    May 8, 2018
    Happy Birthday to Sir David Attenborough. Thank you for inspiring so many people across the world to appreciate the natural world & for your wonderful documentaries, which have become a staple part of our conference, being shown to 1500 international ecologists! 🌎🌱🦋🐳🐢🐘🦍
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    British Ecological Society
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    Jan 11, 2024
    Get Ready! Our new grants programme launches today! 🎉 It's time to introduce our seven new or revamped grants - which will you use to fund your next big project? 👇🧵
    New funding for your ecology. With over £400,000 available across our newly launched grants scheme, speak to us to discover how BES funding could help you | British Ecological Society Grants
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    British Ecological Society
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    Oct 12, 2020
    Researchers have observed black imported fire ants using sand to draw liquid food out of containers when faced with the risk of drowning. This is the first time this sophisticated tool use has been reported in animals. @FunEcology
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    British Ecological Society
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    Feb 22, 2024
    🔖Check out the complete KEY CONCEPTS IN ECOLOGY series: Reading lists & introductions to help learn the key topics in #ecology! 🔗
    Core Concepts of Ecology and Conservation | Explanations
    From britishecologicalsociety.org
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    British Ecological Society
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    Mar 8, 2024
    For the first time in the BES’s history, our entire senior leadership team, including our president, are women. Does this really matter in 2024? 🧵1/3 #InternationalWomensDay
    The BES Senior Leadership team
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    British Ecological Society
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    Oct 25, 2021
    Obituary: Today is the Celebration of Life for @EntoProf, Simon Leather. Simon contributed so much to ecology & entomology. His legacy will be widespread and lasting, especially through the hundreds of aspiring ecologists & entomologists he enthused. Words by @ad_watt & @CTJeffs
    Obituary: Simon Leather
    From www.britishecologicalsociety.org
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    British Ecological Society
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    Dec 19, 2019
    New meta-analysis in @JAppliedEcology finds that mowing lawns less intensely can: Increase biodiversity 🐝 Reduce allergy causing pests 🤧 Save money 💰
    Mowing urban lawns less intensely increases biodiversity
    From www.britishecologicalsociety.org
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    British Ecological Society
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    Jun 3, 2020
    Congratulations to Helen Roy @UKLadybirds who today takes up the role of President of @RoyEntSoc. That means, as of now, there are three women presidents leading the three UK-based societies @BritishEcolSoc @RoyEntSoc & @LinneanSociety. Definitely something to celebrate! 🎉🎊
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    British Ecological Society
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    Jul 25, 2022
    Long term studies are fundamental to understanding many ecological issues, but receive little dedicated funding 🌱 Our new Long Term Research Grants hope to fill this hole by offering ongoing funding for data collection over 10 years. Learn more ⬇️ britishecologicalsociety.org/funding/launch…