We are happy to announce that submissions to CSP have grown substantially in 2025, and we thank all our contributors for trusting your manuscripts to Conservation Science and Practice.📖 Our CSP Editorial Board has taken a well-deserved break and will return to reviewing submissions on January 8th!

Mouser et al share their findings on the efficacy of #agriculturalconservation practices, which may be improved by promoting their continued use by landowners (i.e., persistence) after cost-share contracts with government agencies end. 🚜🌾 🔗: doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70201 #conservation #science

In this article, Sakai et al discuss Harnessing #communityscience and open research-based data to track distributions of invasive species in #Japan. 🐜🌿 Read more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

🎄Happy Holidays!☃ Our gift to you- 🎁Volume 7, Number 12💝 of #ConservationScienceandPractice is now available online at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #csp #scientificjournal #recentlypublished

Jennings et al shared that combining climate-adapted refugia, vulnerabilities, and priority resources into a co-produced spatial decision framework for forest management supports strategic, climate-informed decision-making.🌳 Read more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #Conservation #Science

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Mfuni et al examined how #biodiversity is constructed in #conservationpolicy discourses globally and in biodiversity priority countries, using Africa and Zambia as a case study, through critical discourse analysis and critical insights from political ecology.🐾 doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70211

In this research synthesis, Eshetie et al discuss responsible land tenure governance in relation to land degradation neutrality.🌿 You can find their #openaccess article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

How can we monitor biodiversity on a budget? In this article, Moore et al discuss optimizing camera trap selection in a biodiversity hotspot.🌿 Find their #openaccess article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #biodiversity #science

🐆Counting spots: Leopard density along a gradient of conservation rigor🐆 from Smyth et al can be found at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #csp

Volume 7, Issue 11 of #ConservationScienceandPractice is now available online! ⛰️Special Issue: Impact Evaluation for Conservation: Bridging Research and Practice🌲 Find it at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #scientificjournal #newrelease

🐜Are ants driving you crazy? Maybe even making you a little crabby??🦀 In this article, Philip et al discuss the ecological preferences and impacts of yellow crazy ants on a #Polynesian atoll. doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70187 #conservation #science

New study by Williamson et al. (2025) finds that boat use during an acoustic telemetry study for European eel didn’t disturb sensitive waterbirds in a UK Special Protection Area-thanks to low speeds + strong mitigation. 🛥️ doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70181 #ConservationScience

In this article, Gatiso et al discuss the role of scientific evidence and social context in protected area decision making.🌎 You can find their full article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

In what ways could designing user‐centered technologies to address the #illegalwildlifetrade?🌱🤖🐾 Find out in Fiennes et al's #recentlypublished article! doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #technology

🐺Did you know that #Emotions and #perceptions predict local communities' attitudes toward the #conservation of large carnivores?🐆🐻 You can find out more about this in Monfared et al's #recentlypublished article, available at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #science #conservationscience

Did you know that #island‐restricted #reptiles are more threatened but less studied than their mainland counterparts?🦎 Interested in learning why?🧐 Find out in Nunes et al's #recentlypublished article! doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

In this article, Biber-Freudenberger et al share their work comparing nature #conservationpolicies using a Bayesian belief network- modeling sequential effects on adoption, farming practices, and #biodiversity. Learn more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

🦇Warren et al found that #bats responded positively to local drainage ditch vegetation and forest amount in the broader landscape within a North American agroecosystem- want to know more? Check out their article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #halloweek

In this article, Gupta et al share their preliminary assessment of the ecological #sustainability of a data-limited small-scale #shark fishery in #India.🦈 You can find their #openaccess work at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #sharkconservation #science #conservationscienceandpractice

In this article, Jousse et al share insights into the forests of Darién, #Panama, from the new 10 ha Bacurú Drõa plot established through participatory methods within an Emberá territory.🌳 Read their #openaccess article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

🎥 He et al. (2025) tested how fear-based public service ads influence wildlife #conservation messaging in China. and found that human-focused PSAs increased perceived risk and conservation intentions- but wildlife-focused PSAs inspired more donations. doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70115 #science #PSA

🔥Harris et al evaluated 2 of the earliest and largest #patchburngrazing projects in the #tallgrassprairie of MN-🌾 an ecosystem that has undergone extensive fragmentation and invasion by non-native species. Learn more about their findings at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #prairie

In this #recentlypublished article, Challender et al discuss the overemphasis on top-down conservation of #pangolins in CITES. 🌿Read their #openaccess report at: doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #pangolinconservation

Passive acoustic monitoring + machine learning beats playback surveys for the rare Black-billed Cuckoo- higher detection at lower cost over multi-year projects. Check out Kurtin et al's #recentlypublished article on smarter, scalable monitoring for cryptic species. 🔊🪶 doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70150

The coastal Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) persists in small and fragmented populations throughout southern California that are subject to genetic drift and inbreeding. In this article, Vandergast et al take a closer look at #conservation and #genetics. doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

In this article, Martin et al discuss their work tracking reticulated #flatwoodssalamander recovery in response to #habitatrestoration and assisted translocations.🦎 Learn more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #herpetology #salamanderconservation

Using acoustic surveys, Palmeirim et al investigated habitat use and diel activity patterns of insectivorous bats across the main land-use types of the endemic-rich Príncipe Island, in Central West Africa. 🦇Read more about their work at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

🌊🌏🌿 In this article, Fitzsimons shows how Australia’s partnerships with philanthropic donors help achieve the 30×30 target by expanding protected lands in under-represented regions- lessons with global relevance. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

🎲🐘 Can a board game change how people see human-elephant conflict? Kai Wei Tan et al. tested an educational game in Malaysia and found it boosted awareness, responsibility, and support for coexistence. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

🦌➡️🦡 Caribou conservation may bring unexpected benefits for wolverines! Rosemary Hohnen et al. reviewed Canadian conservation efforts, finding that protecting caribou habitat can also reduce key threats to wolverines—though important gaps remain. Read here: doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

🪶#NewIssue Alert!🪶 Volume 7, Number 6 of #ConservationScienceandPractice is now available online! doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #Conservation #Science #Scientificjournal #STEM

🔥 After fire, many small mammals, birds, and reptiles are more exposed to predators. In this article, D.J. Watchorn shows artificial refuges can give wildlife safer shelter and reduce risk. Read here: doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

Riley et al share their research on social and ecological influences on human coexistence with gray wolves in this #recentlypublished article. 🐺 Learn more by visiting doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

What does #culturomics mean and how can it relate to #conservation? Find out in Caetano et al's #recentlypublished article! doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

How did COVID-19 reshape public views on wildlife use in China? Li et al's analysis of 488,016 Weibo posts (Sep 2019–Aug 2020) found a sharp turn against wildlife consumption, with broad support for the Feb 2020 ban.🦇 🌾 doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

In this #recentlypublished article, He & Yang discuss traditional livelihood risks and adaptation within a #conservation context by sharing insights from two #nationalparks in #China. 🇨🇳🏞 Learn more about their research at doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

In this article, Reddy et al discuss accelerating learning and impact in #conservation by tailoring #learning and adaptive management approaches to the stage of strategy development.🌳 Read their #openaccess article at doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

Today's #WordoftheWeek: #Microcosm! 🔎🌳 #STEM #STEMwords #conservation #science

🐅 Why do people buy tiger bone glue? In Vietnam, a new study found self-efficacy and control are key drivers. Messaging about legal risks, poor quality, and captive tiger welfare helped shift intent—alternatives didn’t. 📖 doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #TigerConservation #WildlifeTrade

🐦Crates etc al present a strategic framework to aid in the development of a comprehensive, evidence-based #noisyminer management plan that will help reduce the impacts of this key threatening process on woodland birds and woodland ecosystems more broadly. doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

In this article, Eckert et al examine stakeholder conflict over endangered #killerwhale protection, determining identity-based roots of conflict and opportunities towards transformation. 🌊Learn more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

In this article, Ridley et al discuss their findings on the actionability of threat mapping research assessed through stakeholder involvement and intended outcomes of studies. Learn more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

@conbiology.bsky.social shared #Cetaceans as their #WordoftheWeek- have you checked out this #CSP article on #whales?🐳 doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

🐳Making a splash with this #Wordoftheweek- #Cetaceans #conservation #science #stem #stemwords

Breaking down silos is essential for effective #conservation work.🐆🐬 In this article, Shahbol et al discuss #conservationareas for Amazonian flagship terrestrial and freshwater species. doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #science

#NewIssueAlert! 💥Volume 7, Issue 8 of #ConservationScienceandPractice is now available online! doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science #scientificjournal #csp

The interaction between livestock and wildlife causes challenges for wildlife conservation and public health.🦠🐂 In this article Horpiencharoen et al discuss the spatial risk of pathogen transmission from #cattle to vulnerable and #endangered wild bovids in #Thailand. doi.org/10.1111/csp2...

In this article, Yan and Wei discuss the influence of cultural experience in #botanicgardens on plant conservation.🌸 Take a look at this case from the #peonygarden in #China athttps://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70118 #conservation #science #botanicalgarden