Join Soil Ecology SIG for Soil Ecology in Practice 2026, linking soil ecology research with policy, practice and real-world environmental needs.

In this ‘Behind the Paper blog post, author Elena Tello-García – a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Innsbruck – discusses “Shrub encroachment influences root traits and mycorrhiz…

Join the Soil Ecology SIG to discuss how can we use our knowledge and networks to deliver on the major needs of soil ecology policy and practice in the next 3-5 years?

Join the Soil Ecology SIG for a themed monthly session exploring a variety of research in the area.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the direction of one of the leading journals in applied ecology. Contract: 3 years (Initial term of 1 year)Stipend: £1500 per yearLocation: Remote, anyw...

In a 2-year outdoor mesocosm experiment, slow- and fast-growing grassland plants exhibit biomass-trait decoupling 1 month after drought, particularly under warmed conditions. This decoupling disappea....

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Quasi-experimental analysis of the effects of Ethiopia’s protected areas on environmental and human wellbeing is combined with surveys of conservation professionals to explore why improving protected ...

A British Ecological Society special interest group conference for researchers in macroecology and/or macroevolution at any academic career

Reducing reliance on mineral nitrogen (N) fertilizer is central to improving the sustainability of agricultural grassland management. Increasing sward…

The results suggest that the subordinate species achieves higher drought resistance in biomass and soil functions via increased below-ground functioning. The data presented here provide a basis to ex...