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Vanessa Burton @veeburton.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

When landscape scale conservation in action looks like delicately sprinkling seeds…

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BSBI Scotland @bsbiscotland.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Montane willow scrub is 1 of our most threatened habitats, with only a few 100 ha remaining throughout Scotland Finding this nationally rare Net-leaved Willow in Perthshire was a fine reward for one of the wettest day's botanising I've ever endured! Botanical #adventcalendar Day 17 #wildflowerhour

Net-leaved Willow (Salix reticulata) patch, growing out of a Sphagnum carpet. The leaves are orbicular (rounded) and reticulated (net-veined), a dark green and shining with water on a very wet day. Female catkins rise to around 10cm, poking through the leaves - these are red, with hairy fruits stacked in a long narrow spike, and the remains of female flowers at the tip of each fruit. The catkin stalks are also red, with short hairs visible on close up. The Sphagnum below has green centres to the capitulum with brownish-red branches around - S. subnitens?

A drenched Jim McIntosh, wearing a blue waterproof jacket, black waterproof trousers and a black peaked hat, stands below the Net-leaved Willow patch on a vegetated crag above him, one arm raised to point to it. Behind the ground drops away steeply, rising towards a ridge emerging from the murk of the rain.

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Kenny Muir @kennymuir.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

A lone birch tree getting the backlight treatment on an atmospheric morning in the Caledonian forest. #scotland #birchtree #betula

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

📉 Today we published The State of the UK's Woods and Trees Report 2025, bringing together the latest evidence needed to protect and restore our #woodlands 🩺🌳 👉 Read the key findings here: bit.ly/4dNkiYd 👂 Or tune in for our summary on BBC Radio Scotland (starts at 2.54) buff.ly/DwLp7cP

An illustrated circle showing a layered woodland with diverse tree shapes and sizes sites below text reading 'State of the UK's Woods & Trees Report 2025'

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

“I was running an operating list with 10 people on it and every day at least half were under the age of 11 - it's barbaric.” Dr Victoria Rose, who has just returned from working in Gaza, tells @cathynewman.bsky.social what it was like. Read and watch: www.channel4.com/news/gazan-c...

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Gazan children in hospital ‘like a conveyor belt’, says surgeon

We spoke to Dr Victoria Rose who's just returned from three and a half weeks working in Gaza.

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The Oxford Nature Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

From 2–8 June, the University of Oxford will be hosting local activities themed around climate justice. Look out for talks, exhibitions, concerts & more. Join our Right Here, Right Now. www.ox.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

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Right Here, Right Now | University of Oxford

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Journal of Applied Ecology @jappliedecology.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Life at the (h)edge—Multidiversity in shrub ecotones is driven by habitat quality & shrub foliage cover 🌱🌏 To maximise biodiversity benefits across taxa, recommends managing shrub ecotones at the landscape scale, maintaining a mosaic of open & half-open shrub ecotones 📈🧪 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/1365...

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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

This is such a beautiful video from Oslo Pride on how important it is to visibly be an LGBT+ ally. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVep...

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TRYGG - Oslo Pride 2025

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

*PLEASE HELP* Despite it being the most objected to planning application in Scottish history, the #FlamingoLand/Lomond Banks planning proposal won't go away. Experts say it would be bad for ancient woodland, bad for flooding & bad for many other reasons. But the developer is persistent. 1/3

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Tom Scott @tom--scott.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

The Greens now have nearly 200 more councillors than Reform. This is not something you'd be likely to guess from all the copiously salivating media coverage of Farage & his crew of billionaire-backed far-right chancers.

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Vanessa Burton @veeburton.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

We've explored this in the TreE PlaNat research project www.wren-project.com/tree-planat.... - look out for upcoming resources out in May: ❔ FAQs on natural processes and hybrid approaches 🌱 Simple guidance on monitoring natural processes 📢 A research policy briefing summarising key messages

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TreE PlaNat

TreE PlaNat: stakeholder perceptions and socio-ecological consequences of Treescape Expansion through Planting & Natural colonisation. A collaborative research applied research project, working with l...

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

📢 Calling Community Tree Nurseries 📢 New handbook to help identify, collect and store 30+ native tree & shrub species across the UK. A superb tool for #SeedCollectors and woodland restoration enthusiasts. Created by the Woodland Trust in partnership with Fellowship of the Trees. buff.ly/sozbufZ

Cover of a handbook title 'A guide to collecting seed from native trees and shrubs in the UK' with image of a woman stretching up to the canopy of a holly tree to collect seed.

A screenshot of a double page spread from the handbook called 'Acorns - tips for assessing viability'. The pages have images of acorns with varying degrees of damage and two acorns with galls.

A screenshot of a double page spread from the handbook called Wych Elm. The pages have images of wych elm leaves and seeds in various states of maturity and tips for how to id, when to collect and more.

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Julia Koricheva @juliakoricheva.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Yew artichoke gall caused by a fly Taxomyia taxi #WildWebsWednesday

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Vanessa Burton @veeburton.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Seeking fluffy guards in the name of science

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Vanessa Burton @veeburton.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Seed collection is vital for ecosystem restoration. This new guide aids ID and collection for over 30 native tree & shrub species so we can: 🧬 Capture and preserve genetic diversity 🌱 Fill gaps in tree supply 🌳 Meet vital woodland creation targets fellowshipofthetrees.org/growing-dive...

A front cover image of a handbook for seed collection, showing a woman gathering seed from an overhead branch using a hooked pole

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walkhighlands @walkhighlands.co.uk · 11/03/2025

Just a reminder to anyone reading this PR piece - true wild camping is covered under access rights in Scotland and does not require paying a membership fee or any fee to landowners. Official government advice on where/how to wild camp responsibly here: www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/doc/camping-...

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Camping in Scotland

Scotland’s access legislation allows camping wherever access rights apply. This leaflet tells you all you need to know to enjoy camping responsibly.

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Vanessa Burton @veeburton.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

The Millennium Seed Bank is home to 13% of the worlds plants in seed form 🌍🌿😯

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

🏡The shortage of affordable, accessible homes across Scotland's west coast is impacting our ability to expand & protect precious temperate rainforest. 👱‍♀️ You can help influence that. 👉 buff.ly/4b28rnK 📆 Closing date: 26 Feb 2025 @asrainforest.bsky.social @communitylandsc.bsky.social

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

We have teamed up with three other landowners at #LochArkaig to reawaken the landscape across an area of Lochaber that is larger than Edinburgh. The founding members of Beò Airceig are Achnacarry Estate, Arkaig Community Forest, Forestry and Land Scotland and Woodland Trust Scotland.🧵 1/4

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Great to be a #RewildingWin! We're chuffed to bits that what was only a dream back in 2017 is now coming to life. Partnership working works! More buff.ly/3WGFGqt

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Dr. Rachel Golden Kroner @rgoldenkroner.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

The underlying causes of biodiversity loss are: 1) the disconnection of people from nature & domination over nature & other people 2) the inequitable concentration of power & wealth 3) the prioritization of short-term individual & material gains #TransformationTuesday @ipbes.bsky.social

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Did you miss #BES2024 and are you interested in #BiodiversityFutures? check the recording of this great session led by @drnickisaac.bsky.social, featuring talks by Damaris Zurell, Anita Lazurko, Andy Purvis, James Bullock, Greta Bocedi, Jennifer Border and myself. youtu.be/FkbS6Klzbdg?...

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BES2024 Thematic Session - Biodiversity Futures: harnessing the power of scenarios and models

YouTube video by British Ecological Society

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Vanessa Burton @veeburton.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Come and hear all you want to know about using natural processes for woodland creation in the UK! This has been a lush project with a lovely bunch of collaborators - don't miss our final webinar 🌱

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Catrin Einhorn @catrineinhorn.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Happy New Year! If you missed this IPBES report, today seems like a good day to check it out. Here’s a link to our story that won’t hit a paywall. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/c...

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How to Repair the Planet? One Answer Might Be Hiding in Plain Sight. (Gift Article)

We tend to look at environmental problems in isolation. A holistic approach would be more effective, a new report says.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 18/12/2024

Today's IPBES #TransformativeChangeAssessment report highlights the benefits to taking immediate action to address the biodiversity crisis as well as the pitfalls of inaction. 🌍🧪

We need to approach our ways of thinking and living with humility and foster deep human-nature connections and learn from cultures and peoples who are stewarding nature in more sustainable ways.

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Vanessa Burton @veeburton.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

So cool to hear about exploring historic woodland cover using palynology and traditional ecological knowledge - now obsessed with old woodland type names digitalcommons.usf.edu/jea/vol18/is... via @hannahjsellers.bsky.social #BES

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Julia PG Jones @juliajones.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

@ourworldindata.org in data is so brilliant at reminding us of this important point.

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Vanessa Burton @veeburton.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

A few days of bumbling around listening to some cool ecology talks? Yes please @britishecolsoc.bsky.social

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 16/11/2024

go.bsky.app/LjV86zg A work-in-progess starter pack for the IPBES stakeholder community

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Lizzie Harper Illustrator @lizzie-harper.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

This #botanicalillustration is the fruit & leaf of the #Spindle #Euonymus europaeus.These colours are even more absurd in real life than in my #sciart #illustration; subjects like this blow my mind & make my job a v. happy one. Opera rose pink paint, anyone? Done for #fsc 's guide to #autumn #fruit

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Vanessa Burton @veeburton.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

If you already knew about ialeUK, we probably spent a lot of time explaining the acronym and how to pronounce it to you... But no longer! We're now Landscape Ecology UK and we have a shiny new website - check it out for events, landscape learning resources and newsletters www.landscape-ecology.uk

A screenshot of the Landscape Ecology UK webpage, with an image of a patchwork landscape viewed from the top of hill.

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Vanessa Burton @veeburton.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Very cool to see the launch of the SCATTER research project today - the research gives us useful insights for management decisions for our big old trees www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/about-us/wha...

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The SCATTER Project - Woodland Trusticon/search

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Izzy Fox, PhD 🍉 @izzyfox.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

PSA for newbies: Please include ALT text on your images. This is an inclusive space for blind and visually impaired people. Don't arrive late to the party and ignore a bunch of people. Also, please share this skeet, rather than liking it, to ensure the message gets delivered. Thanks!

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Extinction Rebellion UK @xrebellionuk.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

🌱 Ready to grow your network and connect with fellow change-makers? Check out our *Mycelium Starter Pack* Dive in and let’s cultivate something powerful together: ➡️ go.bsky.app/GnrShZD #Community #Connection #PeoplePower

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Alliance for Scotland's Rainforest @asrainforest.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

If you’re a Masters student working towards an MSc or an MRes, then you could help #ScotlandsRainforest! Our Rainforest Research Working Group has put together a list of dissertation topics that we’re keen for students to adopt. Find out more: savingscotlandsrainforest.org.uk/blog/scotlan...

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Students sought for rainforest research projects — Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest

Scotland’s rainforest is an incredibly biodiverse habitat, but it faces many threats. High-quality research is urgently needed to help restoration projects. If you’re a Masters student currently worki...

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Vanessa Burton @veeburton.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Finally fled X. Hopping the fence to Bluesky.

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