🐺 What are drivers of farmers’ intention to implement livestock protection measures in the face of recolonising carnivores? A survey among German livestock owners suggests that the social environment is key—and that financial support can also be an effective motivation. ➡️ buff.ly/QEa6Obw

➕Genetic diversity is part of biodiversity. It is both possible and beneficial to incorporate genetic diversity in biodiversity assessments for nature-positive. O’Brien and colleagues outline the role genetics should play and why in this new article ➡️https://buff.ly/pubhr4p

🦁🐟Nationwide study lionfish consumption in Belize finds opportunities to develop the lionfish market if outreach and marketing correct beliefs that lionfish is unsafe to eat or handle and emphasize the benefits of purchasing it. Read more➡️https://buff.ly/dDAuI0U

🚞Will biodiversity actions yield healthy places? A systematic review of human health outcomes associated with biodiversity-focused urban greening➡️https://buff.ly/mFhu7j3 This study asks whether actions to support biodiversity in cities also provides benefits for human health.

🏞️ In a multi-method review, authors find that the scientific literature on salmon misses the mark on some of the most important values for social-ecological systems, and particularly when considering values to Tribes and First Nations. Read more ➡️ buff.ly/sL7Vii1

💧 From muddy marvels to hidden landscapes: Diverse visitor experiences in Tasmanian wetlands and their implications for enhancing human–nature connections ➡️ buff.ly/UUN5IMm #WetlandConservation needs public appreciation, but how do people experience wetlands?

🚨 New paper! What’s the role of different social-ecological filters in building livelihood resilience of small-scale farmers in a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in Chile ➡️ buff.ly/S8kbTXT Video summary ➡️ buff.ly/SHlyX8k

⚙️ Leverage points for scaling nature-based adaptation to climate change ➡️ buff.ly/5OjLIOk Our research shows rapid progress needs simultaneous action on deep (values, culture) and shallow (policy, finance) leverage points. A systemic view is essential!

🔥 Why do we burn? Examining arguments underpinning the use of prescribed burning to manage wildfire risk ➡️https://buff.ly/uwh6eYm How should we manage wildfire risk? How much can risk be effectively reduced without impacting biodiversity?

🍃Traditional knowledge promotes the protection of large old trees: A case from China's richest biocultural diversity area ➡️https://buff.ly/6fKtRpD

⛓️‘Chains of leverage’ as way to identify and foster transformative potential ➡️ buff.ly/oKfcOPd By mapping system depth & identify leverage points, we reveal pathways to shift from unsustainable states to sustainable futures. #Sustainability #LeveragePoints

🦇Mapping bat hunting, trade and consumption in Indonesia using records from online platforms ➡️ buff.ly/KcaL6Z6 Here, we apply 'human-nature interface mapping' to predict the occurrence of bat hunting, trade and consumption across Indonesia using records from social media and online news.

⛰️The impacts of woody encroachment on nature's contributions to people in North America and Africa: A systematic review ➡️ buff.ly/4eIWEWu While WPE might help with global issues such as carbon storage, it negatively affects other crucial local needs such as livestock production, water and tourism.

🚴‍♀️Walking, jogging or cycling? Exploring the associations between campus greenway environment and physical activity using large-scale trajectory data ➡️ buff.ly/5wpo4lt The findings of this study offer key insights for campus greenway design and policy.

🏘️Biodiversity under pressure: In search of sustainable planning strategies➡️https://buff.ly/ApXfthV #NaturePositivePlanning #BiodiversityLoss

📱Only green time, and not screen time, predicts connectedness to nature among urban middle school students➡️https://buff.ly/hR1Cd8m To boost pro-environmental behaviour, education should focus on increasing nature experiences, not just limiting screen use. #NatureConnectedness

🌲Saplings of significance: Nurturing cultural value of new tree plantings through participatory opportunities ➡️ buff.ly/rLpVcXA To succeed, new tree-planting initiatives must generate cultural value of their trees. We identify how.

🧜‍♀️‘I feel like a mermaid and the sea is my home’: A qualitative exploration of wild swimming, meaning and well-being in Victoria, Australia➡️https://buff.ly/kGgSIfA This study contributes to a growing body of research which suggest that engaging in blue space promotes wellbeing.

🌊 New Research - Indigenous theory as epistemic ground for environmental scholarship and practice ➡️ buff.ly/87TWqkT

🌙 Stories of coexistence: A narrative inquiry of leopard attacks on people ➡️ buff.ly/dEIiwpp This study analyses 89 stories of attacks by leopards on people in India using narrative analysis, a novel approach to capture marginalised voices.

🦊 Reimagining habituation: The case for a reciprocal and contextual understanding ➡️ buff.ly/6rbtYxu @livwildlab.bsky.social @ethanddoney.bsky.social @vdonfrancesco.bsky.social @hannalp.bsky.social @csandbrook.bsky.social

This #PeerReviewWeek we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has reviewed for us over the last year 📖 We really appreciate the time and effort spent in helping us to publish quality research 🌟 List here: buff.ly/ntKpXH4

🛶 Connecting sea to market: Using network analysis to understand social–ecological dynamics in seafood value chains in Pisco, Southern Peru Fishers are more adaptive when they have more target species and buyer options. Read the full story here ➡️https://buff.ly/h6ux5ci

🌿 How can we re-envision care for weeds? Indigenous weed management on the Shoalhaven River ➡️ buff.ly/KAj0HHq This paper introduces ‘gentle care,’ an Indigenous-informed approach to weed management grounded in rhythm and timing. #IndigenousGeographies #CareEthics

Did you know that all of our journals offer authors the chance to improve their manuscript's clarity for free? ✍️ This #PeerReviewWeek check out our post which explains why we made the decision to offer the Writefull service to all 👇 https://f.mtr.cool/rooofhshdm

Did you know that it's officially #PeerReviewWeek? 📑💭 Whether you're looking to learn more about #PeerReview for the first time or want to brush up on some best practice tips, check out our free guide below 👇 https://f.mtr.cool/eoffzyiudg

🌿 We’re celebrating our first round of BES Fellows! 20 ecologists recognised for excellence in research, teaching & the application of ecology. 👇 Meet them:

This year's winners have been announced for our ECR Reviewer Prize! 🏆🌎🧪 This #PeerReviewWeek, we're highlighting the vital role that many #ECRs play in #PeerReview. Find out more below 👇 appliedecologistsblog.com/2025/09/16/w...

🐺 Stories reveal plural values of human–coyote interactions at the sample and individual scales in Vermont, United States ➡️ buff.ly/x1gcaN4

🐆Unveiling threat patterns for leopards and mesopredators in agricultural landscapes of South Africa➡️https://buff.ly/zkmIehu Leopard attitudes vary by experience & culture. Integrated strategies needed for coexistence & conservation. #HumanWildlifeConflict #LeopardConservation

💧 Expert perceptions regarding the effectiveness and feasibility of nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation in a large Mediterranean Basin ➡️ buff.ly/XyGFkJN #NBS

🌨️ National Park Service staff perspectives on how climate change affects visitor use➡️ buff.ly/9qEMCQG How is climate change affecting visitor use in U.S. National Parks? We held interviews with staff from 31 National Parks to understand what they observe on-the-ground.

🪻Socio-ecological complexity in managing long-standing invasive water hyacinth in wetland agriculture and fisheries ➡️ buff.ly/g6Y3Rd0 Research reveals the urgent need for more studies and better control strategies of water hyacinth. @invasivemm.bsky.social @nadiask.bsky.social @thegalib.bsky.social

🥬 The multiple benefits delivered by hedgerows: Where is the evidence and does it meet current knowledge needs? ➡️ buff.ly/eqvBpAG "Hedges and hedgerows have a wide range of benefits to the environment and society. We explored the research into these benefits."

🚨 Noticing nature: The role of environmental awareness in promoting well-being ➡️ buff.ly/a8h8UaK Focusing attention on natural features—like birdsong, plants, and views—boosts wellbeing, positive emotions, and restoration more than noticing human-made elements.

New Research - Dairy farming and biodiversity: A narrative analysis in contrasting socio-ecological contexts ➡️ buff.ly/ItsUCpa

New paper 🚨 We studied drivers of birdwatching tourism globally using @teamebird.bsky.social data, bird distributions, and socioeconomic data. Published in @peopleandnature.bsky.social with @mhcneateclegg.bsky.social, @rswamper.bsky.social. besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

🐦‍⬛New Research: Human development, societal stability and bird capital predict global tourist eBirding activity➡️ buff.ly/n7EUFbY "Birdwatchers choose to visit countries that are safe, well-developed, and full of unique birds" @birdmapper.bsky.social @mhcneateclegg.bsky.social @rsawmper.bsky.social

🐺New Research➡️ buff.ly/plGi7l5 How can herders and large carnivores coexist? Our study on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau shows how seasonal grazing and fair pasture allocation help share depredation risks, promoting justice in coexistence. Local knowledge and practice are key for ethical conservation!

🚨 New Research - Adapting a global conservation perspectives assessment for local relevance: Evaluating perspectives on protected area management across diverse groups in South Africa ➡️ buff.ly/y1Ap1eM

🏃‍♀️New Research ➡️ buff.ly/ank16Ap @hehoyle1 research with @parkrunUK with & participants at @stvenageparkrun, @barkingparkrun, @FellFootparkrun suggests women & people in deprived, ethnically diverse settings might have most to gain from parkrun as an active green social health intervention.

🦁🐟 New Research: Operationalising social-ecological systems to meet complex sustainability challenges posed by widespread biological invasions ➡️ buff.ly/ESDPjz1 This study on invasive lionfish in Belize shows how a social-ecological systems approach can guide coastal management strategies.

👂New Research - The role of relational learning in knowledge co-production ➡️ buff.ly/mxygfRC #relationallearning

There's less than a week left to submit your proposal for @jappliedecology.bsky.social, @journalofecology.bsky.social and @peopleandnature.bsky.social's cross-journal Special Feature! 🧪🌎

🍖 New Research - Capacity and limitations of US wild meat donation programmes ➡️ buff.ly/jsUymLn

🚨 New Research - More than proteins for empty stomachs: Wild meat in the BaTonga food system ➡️ buff.ly/YDAVRQo "This study focuses on the limitations of the objectives of “protein substitution” used by many conservation-focused programs when including food security in their scope."

🌲New Research - Nature facilitates eudaimonic well-being through promoting connection with self and others➡️https://buff.ly/jxy6q2r "Nature doesn’t just refresh us — it deepens our sense of purpose and connection. #eudaimonicwelbeing"

🏘️ New Research - What are landscapes for? Diverging preferences and shared understandings of rural farming landscapes ➡️ buff.ly/cIlDyQa

🛶 New Research - Wild meat consumption in changing rural landscapes of Indonesian Borneo ➡️ buff.ly/VWXzJvR Findings emphasise the need for better environmental protection for both food security and biodiversity conservation.

🐝 New Research - Implementing the European Union Biodiversity Strategy: Interlinked challenges and a potential way forward ➡️ buff.ly/RvkRsIe "In this study, we identified and assessed challenges that might have negative impacts on the EU's current Biodiversity Strategy for 2030."