A study in Saskatchewan’s Redberry Lake Biosphere reveals 46 plant taxa at risk due to intensive farming and habitat loss. To prevent extinctions, this research recommends targeted management, alongside the establishment of new protected hotspots: doi.org/10.3897/natureconservation.63.177517

An evaluation of the genetic health of four ex situ populations of the endangered shrub 𝘈𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘴 has found that different management strategies led to varying levels of genetic diversity and high rates of inbreeding. 🏜️🌱 Read the full study: doi.org/10.3897/natureconservation.63.169174

📑Drawing on 18 European case studies from the @merlin-project.bsky.social, this #research identifies five essential ‘building blocks’ necessary to successfully upscale #freshwater restoration efforts. 👇See all the details here: doi.org/10.3897/natu...

Did you know that just 12% of EU riverine and coastal #wetland #habitats are in favorable conservation status? A new paper calls for #wetlands to be moved to the center of #biodiversity conservation. 👇Read the full study here: doi.org/10.3897/natu...

🌴About 10 days ago, the 9th European Conference of #Tropical #Ecology - #ECTE2026 wrapped up! 🐝However, we are still buzzing with excitement from all the connections, conversations, and presentations on all things tropical ecology. ⬇️ See all the highlights of the week in our latest blog post:

This new Special Issue features 15 peer-reviewed articles from 100+ experts, showcasing #nature-based solutions to the #biodiversity and #climate crises. Full editorial ⤵️ doi.org/10.3897/natu...

🎉+300 people joined us for the launch of the newest Special Issue in the #OA #journal @natureconservation.pensoft.net 🤔 Missed the event? Read our latest blog to find out more about this interdisciplinary resource for restoring wetlands, coasts, and floodplains. ⤵️ blog.pensoft.net/2026/02/27/n...

📕Or see the full Special Issue on #Wetlands in a Changing #Climate here ⤵️ natureconservation.pensoft.net/issue/5008/ Cc: @bfn-de.bsky.social @umweltministerium.de @ufz.de @idiv-research.bsky.social @ramsar.org @sgn.one @spongeboost.eu @bioagora.eu @respin-project.bsky.social @spongeboost.eu

📕 Over 300 people joined us for the virtual launch of a new Special Issue: "#Wetlands in a Changing #Climate" published in our #journal. @bfn-de.bsky.social @umweltministerium.de @ufz.de @idiv-research.bsky.social @ramsar.org @sgn.one @spongeboost.eu @bioagora.eu @respin-project.bsky.social 🧵 1

🔉 Last chance to catch us at the 9th European Conference of Tropical Ecology - #ECTE2026. ☕ Stop by our booth to learn more about publishing opportunities, and grab a journal sticker with incredible illustrations. 👋 See you there! @soctropecol.bsky.social @unipassauresearch.bsky.social

🏔️ We’re back for Day 2 of the European Conference of Tropical Ecology #ECTE2026 with a keynote talk from Prof. Rob Marchant of the University of York and author in @africaninvertebrates.pensoft.net – “Embedding the Past for Balanced Future Tropical Mountain Social Ecological Systems”.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲: To protect Africa’s mountain biodiversity, we must bridge 6,000 years of history with future policy. Solutions like Tanzania’s KESHO project prove the past and future are interconnected. 🌍🏔️ @unipassauresearch.bsky.social @rob-marchant.bsky.social #ECTE2026

👋We’re at #ECTE2026 until the 26th talking all things scientific publishing. 📚 Whether you have questions about your next #manuscript or just wish browse our diverse #journal catalogue spanning @apr.pensoft.net to @ibe.pensoft.net & more swing by our booth and say hi! @soctropecol.bsky.social

New Special Issue: [██████████] 99% loading... #Wetlands in a Changing Climate: Restoring #Coasts and #Floodplains is designed to be the go-to resource for better #wetland #restoration. 📍 Virtual launch event: 26th February, 2026 at 10:30 CET/ 11:30 GMT 🎟️ Join the free virtual launch event ⬇️

🎉We're at #ECTE2026! Visit the @pensoft.net booth to explore the publisher's diverse journal portfolio, including us, the newest 💎 #OA journal, and the next-gen @arphahub.com publishing tool. See you there! @soctropecol.bsky.social #neotropical #ecology #science #conference

👋Hello from Passau! We’re at #ECTE2026, and it's incredible to see that many people already at our booth! 🙌Come over, @pensoft.net is located in the coffee break foyer! @soctropecol.bsky.social

📣 Call for Abstracts: Individual-based Modelling in #Ecology How have IBMs evolved over the last five decades, and how will they shape the future of the field? Contributions for a new topical collection are invited. 💎 Diamond #OA: No charges for authors or readers. 👇Find all the details here:

Why do individual differences matter for species survival? 🧬 This is what our latest topical collection - "Individual-based #conservation" is trying to explore 💎 Diamond #OA (No fees for authors or readers) 📅 Deadline: 15 March 2026 Submit your abstract today ⤵️ ibe.pensoft.net/news/1106

What’s happening in the #Cerrado? 🌎 Learn about the multifaceted threats facing South America’s second-largest Ecodomain as covered by Monica Piccinini @monicapiccinini.bsky.social in @theecologist.org ⤵️ theecologist.org/2026/feb/12/...

To ensure effective #restoration in a warming #climate, better understanding of its effects on the #ecological processes is needed. This study explores how temperature & precipitation affected 23 plant species, revealing significant weather-species interactions across harvest periods. Full details⤵️

Only 6️⃣ days left! ⌛ Join us for the virtual launch of “Wetlands in a Changing Climate: Restoring Coasts and Floodplains”, a new Special Issue in Pensoft Publishers’ open-access journal Nature Conservation. ✍️ Register here: events.hifis.net/event/3409

In the Danshui River region of Taiwan, researchers used Rana sauteri and Odorrana swinhoana along with MaxEnt #modelling to see where #habitat suitability and #roadkill risk overlap. The study offers a valuable tool for #Environmental Impact Assessments and better #infrastructure planning.

We're delighted to announce that Dr. Nasrullah Khan is joining our team as a Subject Editor! Read all about his expertise here ⤵️ natureconservation.pensoft.net/news/1132

✈️ We’re heading to #ECTE2026! Stop by our booth to find the perfect home for your next #manuscript. Explore our diverse #journal portfolio, from @bdj.pensoft.net to our newest addition, @apr.pensoft.net . 🐝 💎Plus, get first-hand insights into @arphahub.com, our next-gen #publishing platform. ⬇️

Are you a specialist, #policymaker, or just want to learn more on how to restore #riverine and #coastal #wetlands in the context of #climatechange? Then join the free virtual launch event of the newest special issue: When? - 26 Feb 2026 Time? - 10:30 CET / 11:30 GMT Learn more and register here:

Join us in Passau for the 9th European Conference of #Tropical #Ecology - #ECTE2026! ✅ Check out @pensoft.net's diverse portfolio of #scientific #journals - including the brand-new @apr.pensoft.net ✅ Learn how the #ARPHA Platform @arphahub.com is revolutionizing Diamond & Gold #OA publishing. ⤵️

Join us for the virtual launch of “Wetlands in a Changing Climate: Restoring Coasts and Floodplains”, a new Special Issue in Pensoft Publishers’ open-access journal Nature Conservation 📅 26 February 2026 🕑 10:30–12:00 CET 💻 Online ✍️ Learn more and register: events.hifis.net/event/3409

The #Cerrado Crisis review is making waves! Just one month since its publication in #Nature #Conservation, it is already: 🏆 Our 13th most discussed article ever 📈 74+ @researchgate.bsky.social recommendations (and counting) 🎉Congrats to the authors for this vital impact on #biodiversity!

How do we scale up #wetland #restoration in a changing #climate? The latest Special Issue to be published in Nature Conservation provides a roadmap. Join the virtual launch to explore the findings with the authors! 📅26th February, 2026 at 10:30 CET / 11:30 GMT 👇Register here for free

Secure your spot for the 6th ESP Conference! 🌍 The registration portal is now live for the 2026 conference in Prague (18-22 May). ⏰ Early bird registration deadline: 8 March (18:00 CET) 📅 Final registration deadline: 8 May 🔗 Learn more here: natureconservation.pensoft.net/news/1114 #esp26europe

🦪First reported in 2010, the #invasive Pacific oyster (𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘴) has been understudied in the Bulgarian Black Sea - until now. New research fills this gap, revealing high #resilience and a strong capacity for population expansion along the #coast. Read the full study👇

📷After a 5-year camera study, #researchers have confirmed a significant decline in the Connecticut's #fisher #population. 📉While they may seem common, the data shows quite low density. Read the study that marks the first standardized #survey for the species here: doi.org/10.3897/natu...

📣Call for Abstracts: Individual-Based #Conservation 🦁Explore how individual #heterogeneity drives conservation success in this new topical #collection from our💎Diamond #OA journal. 📅Deadline: 15 March 2026 More information can be found here⤵️

Wildlife at Risk: A Media-Based Analysis of Wildlife Poaching in Romania @natureconservation.pensoft.net doi.org/10.3897/arph...

The 2026 #Ocean Awards are now accepting nominations. Hosted by Nekton, BOAT International, and Kensington Yachts, the award aims to highlight global #marine projects completed in 2025. ⏰ Deadline: 13 Feb, 2026 🔗 Full details: natureconservation.pensoft.net/news/1100 Cc: @oceancensus.bsky.social

🦎Researchers have found that the Gia Lai Bent-toed #Gecko is now Critically #Endangered. Restricted to just 10km² outside protected areas, its largest #population consists of fewer than 100 individuals. 👉 Learn more about it here: doi.org/10.3897/natu... #IUCN #conservation #extinction #risk

Some excellent points on this and insights from our article by @cassiocp.bsky.social on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2026/01/16/m...

🚨 Read the full story of our Cerrado Review on @eurekalert.bsky.social (by @science.org): "More than 55% of Cerrado native vegetation already lost, new review reveals" @rodolfosalm.bsky.social @lagarciax7.bsky.social 🔗 www.eurekalert.org/news-release... 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/natu...

🛣️What shapes #wildlife roadkill along the BR-319 highway (Manaus ↔ Porto Velho)? New study shows temporal variations in #climate and surrounding landscape significantly influence roadkill rates. 👉 Read the full paper: doi.org/10.3897/natu... #roadecology #ecology @ufrgs.br

👀Coming Soon: A new special collection on the " #Biology and #Conservation of #Wetland #Fishes in Europe"🐟 Based on the 2025 "Fish of Muddy #Waters" conference in @nhmwien.bsky.social, Austria 📚 Curious? Read the published abstracts on #ARPHA Conference Abstracts: aca.pensoft.net/collection/5...

Can we save Brazil's biodiversity hotspot, the Cerrado? A new review reveals its unique ecosystem, the pressures it faces - #agriculture, #fire, #water stress, and threats to #Indigenous communities - and ways to protect and restore this vital #biodiversity hotspot. doi.org/10.3897/natu...

🌿The Nature Conservation 2025 Annual Journal Awards are out! 🎉We are highlighting the most impactful #research from 2022 and honoring our top contributing editors. 💚Thank you to our community for advancing the #science of #conservation! ➡️ natureconservation.pensoft.net/news/1080

A new study examined the behavioural responses of giant fireflies (𝘓𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘢) to artificial light, showing that adult males are attracted to red and warm-white light, while higher-intensity warm- and cool-white light suppresses larval activity: doi.org/10.3897/natu... #Bioluminescence #ecology

🐸New study used #spatial & #temporal modeling, standardized surveys, and citizen #science roadkill data for five #anuran species in Taiwan's Sanxia District - a biodiversity hotspot. 👉 See what they found here: doi.org/10.3897/natu... #ecologicalmodelling #environmnetal #analysis #ecology

As 2025 draws to a close, we at Pensoft want to extend our warmest wishes to our editors, reviewers, researchers, partners, and followers. Thank you for being part of our journey this year. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the new year! 🎄✨

In this study, 120 #bird species across 40 families were recorded along a dam construction gradient in Malaysia. Species richness was highest in agricultural‑forest patches, followed by... doi.org/10.3897/natu... #avian #biodiversity #habitats

Last chance to stop by our booth (L12) in the Lennox Suite at #BES2025! What an incredible event it has been so far.

Day three of #BES2025 is underway! Find us at booth L12 in the Lennox Suite.

Visual pollution is quietly reshaping Mu Ko Chang National Park, with overhead wires, billboards and waste clustering in high-use zones and exposing deep gaps in tourism planning and protected-area governance in Thailand. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/natu...

Researchers in Malaysia have discovered an incredible new endemic ‘fairy lantern’ species with fewer than 20 individuals known to exist in the wild. 🔗 Learn all about it on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/12/02/n...