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IEB Restoration Ecology Group

@restecologyhu.bsky.social
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Our main field of research is the study of the restoration of sandy grasslands via field experiments. HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research, Institute of Ecology and Botany Hungary restoration-ecology.hu

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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How far back should we look when planning grassland restoration?A new study from CER found that Natura2000 grasslands cover 38%less area than in the 1980s 61%less than in the 1960s and 70%less than in the 1940s.Looking at recent decades can therefore hide the true scale of ecosystem loss. t.ly/Qh9jg
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
👀#2 Second part in the Biodiversa+ series: Marine and coastal restoration. Get to know more about restoring waters!🪼🐠 t.ly/wNWHK #marine and coastal ecosystem, #resilience, #climate change, #spatial risk mapping
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Biodiversa+ releases new nature restoration series for policy makers! Let’s start with Forest Landscape Restoration! t.ly/sdZrl
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Are Member States ready for nature restoration? Eight new policy briefs translate a decade of restoration science into practical guidance to support the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation. ➡️ Explore: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/08/26/e... #BiodivRestore
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Got a say in how EU-funded research will deal with the “Do No Significant Harm” (DNSH) principle from 2028? 🌱 📅 The EU consultation is open until 16 September 2026 — now’s the time to share what’s realistic and what’s too much admin. t.ly/di8Vh
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
How far back should we look when planning grassland restoration? New paper! Over 240 years Hungarian grassland cover fell from 37.6% to 9.2% with 86.3% of semi-natural grasslands lost. Recent baselines can hide the true scale of loss-and shape restoration targets accordingly. t.ly/RuAs0 🌱 t.ly/B1aHU
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🌍 Policy Brief Series #5: Real World Restoration – Adaptive Planning under Uncertainty. Successful restoration isn't static—it requires adaptive planning, continuous learning and resilience in the face of change.
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
🌳 Policy Brief Series #4: Restoration of Urban Ecosystems – A Walk in the Park? Discover how the Nature Restoration Regulation is bringing biodiversity back into Europe's cities.
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
🌲 Policy Brief Series #3: What does the EU Nature Restoration Regulation mean for forestry? Discover how the NRR supports more resilient, biodiverse forests in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss.
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Proud to see Dr Katalin Török contribute to a new Biodiversa+ policy brief on native seeds for nature restoration! 🌱 #NatureRestoration t.ly/xP-NK
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🔉🌳Europe's new EHF briefing highlights 7 inspiring nature restoration success stories—including a Hungarian case. #NatureRestoration #Biodiversity
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
🌾 Policy Brief Series #2: What does the EU Nature Restoration Regulation mean for agriculture? Discover how restoring biodiversity in agricultural landscapes can support healthier soils, climate resilience and sustainable food production.
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🌿📢📜 New Policy Brief Series! Over the coming weeks, we'll explore the EU Nature Restoration Regulation. We start with "A New Lifeline for Europe's Protected Species?"
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🌿 The third edition of the International Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration has been published, providing updated guidance for planning, implementing and evaluating restoration projects worldwide. #EcologicalRestoration #RestorationStandards #NatureRestoration
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🎤🌳Nature restoration starts locally. In the latest Greenfo podcast (in hungarian), experts explore how municipalities, researchers, and communities can work together to turn the EU NRR into tangible benefits for biodiversity, water retention, and climate resilience. t.ly/4fJYf #NatureForPeople
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
🌿 This week, we're at the Hungarian National Parks Week, representing the Restoration Ecology Research Group of the CER — talking to people about nature restoration and what it really takes to bring ecosystems back to life. Come find us! #NatureRestoration #HungarianNationalParks t.ly/P1wYv
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
📢🌳🦋Your voice can help shape the future of nature protection in the EU 🌿 The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the Birds and Habitats Directives — 📤share your thoughts by 4 August! #nature #biodiversity #EU
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Watch the new #RestoreNature webinar about the importance of science-based approaches for implementing the Nature Restoration Regulation here: birdlife.zoom.us/rec/share/UC... Pw: z@3SD=@a
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
📢At the MTA’s 200th anniversary conference, Melinda Halassy spoke on ecological restoration highlighting community assembly, long-term ecological esearch, and national experience as keys to implementing the Nature Restoration Regulation.📢 t.ly/dfERv
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
📢The SER-Europe Legal Working Group has released six concise policy briefs unpacking how the EU Nature Restoration Regulation will work in practice across sectors—from agriculture to urban ecosystems.📢🚜🌳🪸🏙️ t.ly/OOZFD
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
The EC adopted new guidance on the general system of protection for wild bird species under the Birds Directive (Articles 5 and 9). It offers practical advice and examples to help Member States apply existing rules and case law, while reducing administrative burden. t.ly/4vpBF
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The General National Habitat Classification System (Á-NÉR) is the most widely used and thoroughly tested habitat classification system for mapping Hungary's vegetation and habitats today. The new, improved edition will be available soon! www.novenyzetiterkep.hu/english/node...
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Biomass allocation in a semiarid sand grassland🌧️🔆 New publication:doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2026.e04160 🔍 The role of intraspecific variation and species composition change in shifting community-level root mass fraction was examined under experimental chronic precipitation changes.
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
📢Have your say about the Water Framework Directive! Give a feedback till 14th of April!📢 t.ly/ysu4N
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
In a recent study published in Global Ecology and Conservation, our group investigated how short-term seed storage and the timing of seeding influence the restoration of open sand grasslands, using accessions from the Pannon Seed Bank. t.ly/sEO3j
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
If you’d like to have a say in upcoming EU policies, check out the European Commission’s “Have Your Say” portal. It lists open consultations where you can share feedback on new initiatives—several relevant to ecology and environmental research. Browse the open consultations here: t.ly/4QMFg
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
📢 The European Commission invites feedback on two key initiatives 2️⃣ Fisheries & Aquaculture Vision 2040 – Help shape a 15-year strategic framework for a competitive, resilient, and sustainable sector. Open until March 24:🔗t.ly/3ZD6O #EUpolicy#Fisheries #Sustainability #HaveYourSay
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
📢 The European Commission invites feedback on two key initiatives. 1️⃣Mid-term review of the 2023–2027 CAP – Share your views on progress, performance, and relevance of the new CAP delivery model and Strategic Plans. Open until April 6:🔗t.ly/yF4eY #EUpolicy #CAP
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
🐝 Calling all pollinator experts! IEEP and IUCN invite you to collaborate to safeguard teasel-specialised bees. This EU-supported initiative aims to develop practical, evidence-based guidance and best practices across sites where these rare pollinators occur. 📎 Learn more: t.ly/pQ8l7 #bees
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
In connection with the recently published New Species, New Challenges science-based popular booklet, an interview was conducted with Melinda Halassy on European Radio, which briefly summarizes the topics covered in the publication, from the invasion process to what we can do about it. t.ly/cyzgA
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Our team edited and contributed to a new science-based popular booklet on invasive species in Hungary, published by the HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research. Supported by NKFIH (National Laboratories Program, RRF-2.3.1-21-2022-00006). t.ly/jrFI1
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
A self-paced 📖learning course✏️ is out from #RESPIN-project and partners on the work and operation of @ipbes.net and @ipcc.bsky.social, and on ways to engage with them🤝🌍: www.learningfornature.org/en/courses/i...
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IPBES and IPCC: Bridging Science, Policy and Practice - Learning for Nature
In this self-paced course, you will learn about the history, goals, activities and processes of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and the Int...
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European Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 04/02/2026
PFAS pollution is poisoning our waters - and our fish. Data from 7 EU countries shows wild fish often exceed safety limits, sometimes by 100s or even 1000s of times. This threatens not just ecosystems, but also seafood & drinking water. ✊ Nearly 100k signed in 2 days - join them: handsoffnature.eu
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Hands Off Nature – Defend Europe’s Forests, Rivers & Wildlife
Stop the dismantling of European environmental protections. Stand up for forests, wildlife, clean air, and safe water - our nature depends on it.
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Midterm report on national restoration plans! Success now hinges on political leadership, proper resourcing and broad stakeholder backing: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/12...
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Nature restoration takes off: mid-term assessment of National Restoration Plans
The analysis covers 23 Member States, examining whether they set the foundations for NRPs that deliver on the ground.
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Read EASAC's commentary on the benefits and necessity of nature restoration 👀👉 #restorenature
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Technical support from @eea.europa.eu to make the #NatureRestoration Regulation happen: 📑Harmonized guidelines for assessing and monitoring the condition of Habitats Directive Annex 1 habitat types: t.ly/dgH6K 🌱 #RestoreNature
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Technical Guidelines for assessing and monitoring the condition of Annex I habitat types of the Directive 92/43/EEC
The Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) requires Member States to assess and monitor the conservation status of habitat types listed in Annex I (Art. 11) and to submit a report with the results of this mon...
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
👩‍🔬🌾🌳Research and innovation strategic plan for the European Union's agriculture, forestry and rural sectors out in mid 2026. ❗The @ec.europa.eu European Commission would like to hear your views to help identify the priorities. 📋Take the survey: t.ly/bSbl1 until 25 January 2026.
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Future-proofing EU Agri-Food through research and innovation
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
🦋PollHab is inviting 🫵you to join their online workshop! 📆15 Jan 2026 📋Sign up: t.ly/uwyU1 ☑️ learn about pollinator species selected as typical for Annex I habitats of the Habitats Directive ☑️ provide feedback on the selected species and engage in discussion with pollinator experts pollhab.com
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Typical Pollinator Species for Annex I Habitats – Online Stakeholder Workshop #2 . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining th...
The PollHab project is identifying and profiling pollinators as typical species of terrestrial habitats listed in Annex I of the Habitats Directive. These species can be surveyed as part of the assess...
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
The third Young Citizens Assembly on Pollinators🐝🦋🪰 is coming up! 📆 6-8 March, 2026 📍Brussels ➡️ Finalizing and presenting recommendations for reversing #pollinator #decline to EU institutions, decision makers and stakeholders. 🙋‍♀️Get involved: t.ly/F0UGd #Citizenaction
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Seeking an online 📖learning platform to enhance your knowledge about 🌱#ecological #restoration🌱? Browse the 🌏multi-language🌍 education materials (interactive virtual 🥾🧑‍🌾field trips included!) of 🟩DERTO🟩 - derto.teamup2restore.eu
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European Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 24/11/2025
🚨From agriculture to energy, mining to chemicals - powerful industry lobbies are trying to weaken the Water Framework Directive, vital EU rules to protect water. That means more pollution, less resilience, and risks to our health. All for short-term gains of a small few. Here's what they're up to⬇️
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
🪲 Regulation on pollinator monitoring published in support of the EU Nature Restoration Law. 🦋 ➡️👀HUNGARIAN text available here: t.ly/cVazC
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
#ELTE Doctoral School of Biology's open PhD positions await you! 📝👩‍🎓
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Our group is participating in the SEPPI (seppi-pollinate.weebly.com) project, where we are collecting field data to develope an 💻AI based tool👩‍💻 for monitoring 👀🌱🐝pant-pollinator interactions. Hard fieldwork done, next step is to teach our software! 🔥
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
#peatland #bog #restoration as a national defense strategy? 👀 💦🔫 It is possible, experts claim. Read more here: www.politico.eu/article/russ...
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From Kyiv to the Suwałki Gap, bogs return as Europe’s defensive shield
Restoring the EU’s drained bogs would stop both Russian tanks and planet-warming pollution.
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Colleagues here at HUN-REN CER have recently published their synthesis study on the effect of European #urban #pollinator-supporting interventions. 🪲🦋🐝 👀Read it here: t.ly/Q-iv4
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Pollinator‐Promoting Interventions in European Urban Habitats—A Synthesis
Syntheses of urban pollinator-friendly management are lacking, hindering policy implementation compared to farmland. Addressing this gap, our re-analytical data synthesis demonstrates the generally p...
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Our group is busy taking measurements in the experimental tent. We are assessing the ability of native grassland plant species to outcompete invasive alien species. At the moment, taking plant height and leaf-related measurements is keeping us busy!
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
❗❗Calling all 💚🐝🪲pollinator enthusiasts between 18 and 35 years of age ❗❗ Up to 15,000 EUR funding for individuals and 70,000 EUR for organizations seeking to take action for wild #pollinator conservation through IUCN's new call! 👀
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
⚠️IUCN 'SOS' rapid action 💵grants💵 to support quick response to new invasive alien species🦟 incursions and minimise their impacts on local biodiversity, ecosystem services and human wellbeing🚶‍♂️🍃💚.
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IEB Restoration Ecology Group @restecologyhu.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Festuca seed collection done ☑️ Plus: professional film shots were taken of our work 📽️👀
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