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The Ecological Society of Germany, Austria and Switzerland (GfÖ) promotes scientific ecology, fostering research, collaboration and knowledge exchange. 📖 Journal: @basicapplecol.bsky.social

Gesellschaft für Ökologie e.V.

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🐝 New #BAAE article: Bumble bees adjust foraging after flowers are visited in red clover fields 🌿 Pollination success differed strongly among bee species, highlighting their unique roles in seed production. 🌱 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🪲 New #BAAE article: What shapes bark beetle range expansion in Sweden? 🇸🇪 Colonization by Ips amitinus declined near the southern range edge and increased with spruce cover, highlighting the role of habitat quality in expanding species ranges. 🌿 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🫒🦇 New #BAAE article: Birds & bats provide valuable pest control in Mediterranean olive groves 🌿 By reducing olive fruit fly infestations, vertebrate biocontrol could save the olive industry an estimated €642 million annually across Europe. 🐦 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🌾 New #BAAE article: Hedgerows boost flying insect biomass in restored agricultural landscapes 🌿 Hedgerows supported higher insect biomass than flower strips or bare field edges, highlighting their value for insect recovery. 🐝 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🐝 New #BAAE article: Road verges support many pollinators, but not all 🌿 In southern Sweden, species traits shaped which bees & butterflies used roadside habitats, highlighting the need for biodiversity-friendly verge design. 🦋 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🏙️ New #BAAE article: Urban verticality shapes bird communities in Hungarian cities 🌿 Taller buildings favored larger birds, while sealed surfaces reduced insectivores—highlighting the need for greener, more complex cities. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🐝🌾 New #BAAE article: Landscape diversity shapes honey bee foraging across Germany Mass-flowering crops combined with diverse habitats prolonged foraging periods, highlighting the value of heterogeneous agricultural landscapes. 🌿 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🦋New #BAAE article: Alien host plants alter butterfly wing signals & mating behavior in endangered Tongeia fischeri 🇯🇵 Butterflies reared on native plants were preferred by males, showing how invasive plants can indirectly affect reproduction. 🌸 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🛰️ New #BAAE article: UAVs improve fine-scale mapping of Natura 2000 habitats in Central Europe 🌍 Multispectral spring imagery delivered the highest accuracy, showing strong potential for biodiversity monitoring and conservation planning. 🌱 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

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🌿 We are thrilled that we’ve received more than 1,000 submissions for the #NSO2026 #GfOe2026 joint NSO-GfÖ conference — including thematic sessions, workshops, and abstracts! 📢 Accepted abstracts will be announced before the registration opens on 15 June.

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Basic and Applied Ecology

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