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Few places left in June: • 13th Poaceae Walk @bsbibotany.bsky.social • 20-21st Botany for ecologists @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social • 24-26th Plant and habitat @teessideuni.bsky.social • July 4-5th Grass, rush and sedge (FSC) Booking links: plantsbiodiversityecosystems.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/b...

We are pleased to announce that tickets are finally released for this year’s BES Rewilding SIG PhD Conference in Edinburgh. We have two tickets available: •Conference only- (5th May) •Conference and Field Trip to Carrifran- (5th + 6th). Booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rewilding-...

Rewilding Britain’s monitoring guidance for rewilding projects is now published Covering ecological, social & economic aspects & reflecting the dynamic, open-ended nature of rewilding I’m pleased to have helped develop this www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/about-us/wha...

While my @bsbibotany.bsky.social Poaceae walk is fully booked now 🤔, ... 🤫there remains places for 🌿 3-day course based at @teessideuni.bsky.social and 🌿 @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social courses held at @rspb.bsky.social Saltholme - 😍 looking forward to it. #botany #training #plantID #habitatID

New paper: Whole System Ecohydrological Change Following Beaver Reintroduction Smith et al. 2026 Ecohydrology https://doi.org/10.1002/eco.70238 Wonderful collaborative #research based on Forestry England's beaver trial. #beaver #floodprevention #biodiversity #monitoring change during #rewilding

DEADLINE TOMOROW ! PhD opportunity: I am looking for someone with a passion for the natural environment and an interest in developing applied research collaboratively with the RSPB. #phd #ecology #rewilding #naturerecovery #bird #plant #invertebrates #biodiveristy #research #teesside

PhD opportunity: I am looking for someone with a passion for the natural environment and an interest in developing applied research collaboratively with the RSPB. ONly two weeks left to apply! #phd #ecology #rewilding #naturerecovery #bird #plant #invertebrates #biodiveristy #research #teesside

Pint of Science 2026 – Middlesbrough, UK: “Why are we speaking about rewilding?” 18.05.2026 I am still buzzing from this opportunity for Austine and I to present some of our research work on rewilding to such a lovely and enthusiastic audience. It was so nice to see a diverse crowd, including past…

We’ve developed Britain’s first framework for monitoring rewilding progress, demonstrating its vital role in creating ecological, social and economic…

Smith, M. W., A.Puttock, M. J.Klaar, H. Thomas, L.L. Handley, R. Brazier, G. Bradbury, A. Baker, A. Hanson, N. Gibbons, K. Gittens, T. Spencer, C. Bashforth (2026). Whole System Ecohydrological Change Following Natural Flood Management and a Five-Year Beaver Reintroduction Trial. Ecohydrology 19, no. 4: e70238. ABSTRACT Once-common beavers have been absent from the British landscape for centuries, but wild beaver populations have returned in recent years as part of reintroduction schemes, including releases into monitored enclosures.

I am still buzzing from this opportunity for Austine and I to present some of our research work on rewilding to such a lovely and enthusiastic audience. It was so nice to see a diverse crowd, including past students and colleagues. Off the Ground, the hosting venue was excellent and packed, as I understand tickets sold out. I'll come back again when it is less busy!

Fully Funded PhD Opportunity – J Denis Summers-Smith Research Studentship: How to promote abundant and diverse bird resources during transition to rewilding | Research | Teesside University J Denis Summers-Smith Research Studentship: How to promote abundant and diverse bird resources during…

Botanical training offered in 2026 In 2026 I am offering an even greater range of opportunities to skyrocket your botanical skills: Plant and Habitat Identification Skills short course at Teesside University: Three-day Course / 24th-26th June 2026. Sharpen your botanical expertise with our CPD…

J Denis Summers-Smith Research Studentship: How to promote abundant and diverse bird resources during transition to rewilding | Research | Teesside University Application Deadline: 13/03/2026 5:00PM Anticipated Interview Date: 17/03/2026 Staff name: Dr Ambroise Baker Start date: Successful applicants will be expected to start in May or October 2026. This PhD project aims to study early management interventions during the transition from agriculture to rewilding, with a special focus on the provision of bird habitat and resources, such as seeds and invertebrate abundance.

In 2026 I am offering an even greater range of opportunities to skyrocket your botanical skills: Plant and Habitat Identification Skills short course at Teesside University: Three-day Course / 24th-26th June 2026. Sharpen your botanical expertise with our CPD masterclass in plant and habitat identification. Perfect for ecologists aiming to deliver BNG surveys, boost their FISC scores, or advance their careers, this structured course blends hands‑on field learning and classroom sessions with access to an extensive range of resources.