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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18.09.2025

Restoring Forests, Engaging Landowners, Advancing Science – All in One Place – The Applied Ecologist

What would it look like to combine scientific research, public education, and ecosystem restoration all in one place? By Anna Funk, Holden Forests & Gardens Forest management plots with (right) and without (left) non-native shrub removal. (Credit: Jessica Miller Mecaskey/HF&G; Figure 4 from Stuble et al. 2025 Ecological Solutions and Evidence) Less than fifteen kilometres…

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08.10.2025

Field Diaries: Using remote sensing to help restore landscapes – The Applied Ecologist

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post Guilherme Castro shares his research on using remote sensing to better understand how to restore landscapes. About the Author Guilherme Castro, he/him Affiliation: Royal Holloway University of London & Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Ecology interests: Landscapes, restoration,…

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Restoring Forests, Engaging Landowners, Advancing Science – All in One Place – The Applied Ecologist

Field Diaries: Using remote sensing to help restore landscapes – The Applied Ecologist

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