Following author feedback collected as part of our recent Editorial on how we can make research published in Journal of Applied Ecology more accessible, we are delighted to announce the launch of Plain Language Summaries. What are they? Plain Language Summaries, also referred to as lay summaries, are simple short-form overviews of published academic articles.…

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02.09.2025

Could the Freshwater Network help to solve the freshwater biodiversity crisis? – The Applied Ecologist

Three authors of a new paper from Freshwater Habitats Trust explain how a new approach to managing the whole freshwater environment – the Freshwater Network - could help us reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity across England, Wales and beyond. © Freshwater Habitats Trust What is the Freshwater Network?The Freshwater Network is: 1. A conceptual…

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09.09.2025

Associate Editor Mentoring: 2026 applications now open! – The Applied Ecologist

Are you less than five years post-PhD, live in or are from the Global South, and looking to gain hands-on experience with an editorial board? Why not apply for the 2026 mentoring scheme with Journal of Applied Ecology! What does it involve? Since 2015, Journal of Applied Ecology has welcomed a small group of mentees with minimum editorial…

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16.09.2025

Winners announced for ECR Reviewer Prize: Journal of Applied Ecology – The Applied Ecologist

Following the successful launch of our Early Career Researcher Reviewer Prize last year, we are thrilled to introduce you to this year's winners! Read on to find out about their research interests and plans for using the prize money. We've also caught up with last year's winners, too! In a nutshell The prize was created…

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The launch of Plain Language Summaries: Journal of Applied Ecology – The Applied Ecologist

Could the Freshwater Network help to solve the freshwater biodiversity crisis? – The Applied Ecologist

Associate Editor Mentoring: 2026 applications now open! – The Applied Ecologist

Winners announced for ECR Reviewer Prize: Journal of Applied Ecology – The Applied Ecologist

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