Briefly, a mixed monitoring scenario works well, which is realistic for many agencies. It is ok to monitor a subset of populations. And monitoring 50 to 300 species per country, for a country level estimate, depending on species richness. Indicator works for declining and recovering populations.

This report just posted addresses one of the biggest questions that countries always ask about the genetic diversity indicators: how often and how much monitoring is needed for the Ne500 indicator, in realistic situations? ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v... @katherinehebert.bsky.social

We assert that a better understanding of the policy context is vital for researchers to tailor their work to help meet commitments to conserving biodiversity. @coalitioncongen.bsky.social @gbike.bsky.social @testeeves.bsky.social @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social

We address (a) the KMGBF's terminology and scope, (b) the intersection of KMGBF targets with genetic diversity, (c) genetic monitoring for tracking progress, (d) decision frameworks to guide genetic conservation actions, and (e) emerging frontiers.

Conserving Genetic and Genomic Diversity in Accordance with the Global Biodiversity Framework Adopted in December 2022, the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) under the Convention on Biological Diversity outlines a visionary road map guiding humanity's relationship wit...

We have just published a landmark article on genetic diversity and global biodiversity policy, focusing on the CBD. We aim to help researchers, practitioners, & other interested parties understand the KMGBF and achieve its commitments. www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...

Hybrids Along a Natural‐Anthropogenic Gradient: Improving Policy and Management Across All Levels of Biodiversity Hybridization has long been a central topic in evolution and conservation. Recent developments in genomics have increased the ability to detect hybridization, defined here as breeding between species....

We have another publication out! 🎉🎉🎉
“Hybrids along a natural–anthropogenic gradient: improving policy and management across all levels of biodiversity.”
We explore how to deal with hybrids in conservation — scientifically and practically. A thread 🧵
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Been thinking a lot about lack of hope lately. I found @ayanaeliza.bsky.social quote to be helpful: “never list the problems without the possibilities… instead of focusing on how to be hopeful, I think we can just focus on how to be useful” www.ted.com/pages/3-ways... Keep fighting even without hope

My snake plant flowered! I’ve never seen this before. Wow!

The rights of nature, legal personhood & other new ways laws can protect the planet Podcast Episode · Mongabay Newscast · 09/03/2024 · 45m

The upsides and some downsides of recognizing rights of #nature in legal frameworks. thanks! @mongabay.com podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

Yes I think the worst

Agreed, but let's save #science in general. These cuts are being made to science that advances medicine, agriculture, forestry, technology, safety in AI, and much more. In your messaging to congress please make it clear this is an across the board threat to ALL SCIENCE.

Thanks! This makes sense to me. It would be nice to fix in the future if possible. But I understand. I do appreciate the great responsiveness! Thanks, I think @en.blueark.app is a great service!

Nice recent article on appropriate levels of seed harvest for #conservation while also not harming the wild plant population. "Assessing limits of sustainable seed harvest in wild plant
populations" conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social @scbeurope.bsky.social

One of my all time favorite trees, the tulip tree, on a beautiful day

Hello @en.blueark.app is it still the case that you cannot update the dates on the posts? I just used blueark to migrate all my tweets from the other place, and my tweets from the past decade are in the right order, but not with the original date. Can you fix the date posted?

USGS Water Data Centers May Soon Close, Threatening State... The Trump administration has terminated the leases of 25 ...

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/29042025/trump-terminates-usgs-water-data-center-leases-threatening-flood-management/

The Administration is closing numerous@USGS offices that monitor flooding, drought and water quality. This will impact farmers, recreation, and, well, pretty much everyone:...

USGS cuts would jeopardize leading wildlife research - Th... The loss of personnel and entire research arms would affe...

https://wildlife.org/usgs-cuts-would-jeopardize-leading-wildlife-research/

Planned cuts at USGS. USGS is the agency that provides scientific tools and knowledge on topics like agriculture, wildlife, flooding, earthquakes, invasive species and more. USGS research saves countless $ due to science supported action...

Comments are due May 19!! https://x.com/seanmhoban/status/1923417217917505902

comment on proposal here https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/17/2025-06746/rescinding-the-definition-of-harm-under-the-endangered-species-act. Hope my comments help guide yours! @ESA_org @Society4ConBio

As an expert in this field, I will be submitting this public comment on proposed changes to the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Read more here https://theconversation.com/how-redefining-just-one-word-could-strip-the-endangered-species-acts-ability-to-protect-vital-habitat-256424 &...

Dogwoods blooming @MortonArboretum looking incredible!

https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

It’s Friday, your weekly reminder to contact congress about issues that are important to you. I called my representative about ensuring federal, protections, and federal investment in science, which is one of the most important ways that we seek truth....

Thank you con gen colleagues for a wonderful week in Brasov Romania

More redbud! @MortonArboretum

I discovered there is a white redbud! ⁦@MortonArboretum⁩ same species!

Peak redbud ⁦@MortonArboretum⁩ !

Protecting your time with Linda Babcock Podcast Episode · Worklife with Adam Grant · 05/06/2025 ·...

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worklife-with-adam-grant/id1346314086?i=1000706471770