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...
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-...
James Bullock
A wonderful bunch of keen botanists took part to the 2026 #bsbigrasswalk yesterday! we are still counting and cross checking... about 50 species observed and lots and lots of learning!
@wonkyeggs.bsky.social
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@whitbybotanist.bsky.social
and others
Thanks all for coming!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Great to see our collaborative work about #bird resources during #rewilding picked up by the BBC today
@rspb.bsky.social Saltholme and @teessideuni.bsky.social Biodiscovery Research Centre
Congrats to @ehtees.bsky.social
#phd
#studentship
#ecology
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
The studentship that supports PhD candidate Ed Hearn is now featuring the latest good news for the University and the BBC! This work falls within my interest in monitoring change during rewilding and will strengthen existing research in this area.
#rewilding #phd #research #bird #ecosystem #ecology
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
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…
Ambroise Baker
We’ve developed Britain’s first framework for monitoring rewilding progress, demonstrating its vital role in creating ecological, social and economic…
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…
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!
The studentship that supports PhD candidate Ed Hearn is now featuring the latest good news for the University and was picked up by the BBC! This work falls within my interest in monitoring change during rewilding and will strengthen existing research in this area. It reads as follows: The four-year project, a collaboration between the conservation team at RSPB Saltholme nature reserve and PhD researcher Ed Hearn, will examine how rewilding can reverse bird declines and shape future conservation work across the UK.
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…
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…
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!
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.
