In this ‘Postcards from the Field’ blog post, Dr Diana Tataru – based at Tulane University – discusses their work on monkeyflowers in the beautiful Yosemite National Park, California! Diana…
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Dr Saheed Olaide Jimoh – Functional Ecologists
For Black History Month 2024, the British Ecological Society (BES) journals are celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world and sharing their stories. In this blog, Dr Saheed…
Clara Castellano—Understanding the Impact of Rural Abandonment on Ecological Processes in Mediterranean Ecosystems – Functional Ecologists
In this blog post, Clara Castellano—from the Department of Agrarian and Environmental Science at the University of Zaragoza, Huesca, Spain—discusses working on the ARBIO Project in the Middle Ebro River…
My unexpected path to academia – Functional Ecologists
In our latest post, Nate Anderson—a researcher at the University of Western Australia—discusses the healing and regenerative benefits of time spent in nature, working in majestic Red Tingle forests, and…
The journey of a conservation biologist – Functional Ecologists
In this new post, Ikegwu Chukwudi Michael—from the Faculty of Biology, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Indonesia—discusses seeking opportunities to implement the theories concerning biological principles and practices, and working to develop…
Exploring the hidden links—tree diversity effects in Finnish boreal forests – Functional Ecologists
In our new post, Julia Koricheva—a researcher at Royal Holloway University of London, UK—discusses her interest in effects of plant diversity on ecosystem functioning. Having worked extensively on long-term forest…
Brazil isn’t just trees—working in grasslands in a country conventionally seen as a big forest – Functional Ecologists
The Pampa Brazilian grasslands. In the distance are “gaúchos” (skilled horseman)—typically people that work in the grasslands and take care of cattle. This word can also represent people born in…
Exploring Lionfish Ecology—A Research Expedition in Honduras – Functional Ecologists
In this new post, Monica McCard, from Liverpool John Moore University, discusses working on many different non-native aquatic species, with a particular focus on the feeding impacts of invasive lionfish…
Contribute to our new blog series! – Functional Ecologists
It’s deep into summertime for those north of the equator. With many ecologists taking to the field, Functional Ecology are excited to announce a new blog series titled: Postcards From…
