A day in the life of an Applied Biologist...
All through #BiologyWeek we'll be showcasing the diverse careers of our applied biology community π±
First up join Mirabelle Ostle, a Forest Ecological Advisor for @forestresearchuk.bsky.social, as she walks us through her working day π²
#IAmABiologist
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Great clip Matt!
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Not jealous in the slightest!π
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Hi the link doesn't work?
09.10.2025 07:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Great short video featuring Dr Ross Morrison from @ukceh.bsky.social with explaining the importance of carbon flux measurements providing the evidence of conversion to sustainable agriculture.
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Great effort Matt - hope it is all going well!
08.09.2025 07:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A graph showing the link between temperature and specific humidity
The BAMS State of the Global Climate report 2024 reveals the year was record-breaking for both atmospheric water vapour levels and global temperature.
Find out more in our press release:
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
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Fantastic news...
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Image description: laptop, notepad, pen, and a cup of coffee with text reading:" WEBINAR SERIES. Text reads: "Climate of the Past 20th Anniversary: Greenhouse Gases and Climate Sensitivity for Wednesday on 10 September 2025 at 17:00 . A call to action says "Register now!"
πMark your calendars for this #webinar with two invited speakers, James Rae & Jessica Tierney, on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.
They will explore how past natural variations in climate and atmospheric #greenhouse #gases can help estimate Earthβs #climate #sensitivity.
π Register here: egu.eu/7UKU6T
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Peatland-ES-UK @sei.org paper on peatland (blanket bog) management.
doi.org/10.1016/j.je...
Nutrient levels in heather & cotton-grass over time after burning & cutting (young) vs unmanaged (old) heather:
Considering implications on carbon & grazing (incl. red grouse).
@naturalengland.bsky.social
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Remembering the fantastic time I have there discussing all things forestry two years ago. I'm sure that Peter van-Velzen and all the FR team are having such a good time this year...
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π² New R package: forestdata makes it easy to download forestry and land cover data from multiple sources (Copernicus, ESRI, EU-Trees4F, and more). Supports sf, SpatRaster, and tidy outputs.
Explore it here: cidree.github.io/forestdata/
#rstats #rspatial #forestry #landcover
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This week, Dr Gail Atkinson, Head of Climate Science spoke to the BBCβs Justin Rowlatt, about how our trees, woodlands and forests are being impacted by climate change
Find out more: www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/head-of...
#ClimateChange #ForestResearch @forestrycommission.bsky.social
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Loving this latest edition from @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social - a fantastic collection of innovative studies..
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In this latest edition of the respected British Woodlands Survey, researchers want to hear from woodland owners and managers about their experiences, and of their hopes and fears for the future. Environmental change is already altering the ecology of our woodlands, affecting timber prices and productivity, impacting financial sustainability and more. Do you think some of these impacts may be positive as well as negative? Do you think you need better financial support or advice? What are biggest barriers you face in managing your woodland? Would you like to be better connected with others, could information technology support you better? This is your chance to have a say!
The British Woodlands Survey 2025 (BWS2025) is now live and remains open until end August. Taking part is important for all woodland owners, forestry and land agents, forestry professionals, businesses, land-owning organisations, and others.
The British Woodlands Survey 2025 (BWS2025) is now live - important for all woodland owners, agents, forestry professionals, businesses, land-owning organisations - take part: sylva.org.uk/bws2025 @forestresearchuk.bsky.social #woodlands #trees #resilience #environmentalchange #research
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Testing our new equipment, which measures ecosystem water loss through evapotranspiration. #WaterNode #EXPLORATIONproject
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π€ We are one of 34 organisations taking part in the LUNZ Hub β an innovative research initiative, led by βͺ@hutton.ac.ukβ¬ and the University of Leicester, that will help drive the transformation of UK land use needed to achieve net zero by 2050.
π§ Read the latest #LUNZHub newsletter: bit.ly/3QJTmOf
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FAIR eDNA data workshop in London
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
Interested in making #eDNA data FAIR? A workshop on 25th July at UCL will cover:
- FAIR data principles, data standards, and best #eDNA data practices
- Using FAIRe tools and guidelines to format data (fair-edna.github.io)
- Q&A / discussion
Register by 4th July at www.surveymonkey.com/r/MN8ZS3Y!
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Dazzling oak leaf prints merge science and nature
Artist Clare Hewitt uses fallen oak leaves and sunlight to create her works of art before returning the leaves to the forest
Artist Clare Hewitt uses fallen oak leaves and sunlight to create her works of art before returning the leaves to the forest
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Fantastic opportunity to join a great team based at our Northern Research Centre near Edinburgh. If GHG fluxes are you thing do take a look...
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The project seeks to raise awareness and understanding of forest environmental data and how they relate to climate change. The data are transmitted to the cloud and they will be soon interpreted into music.
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BIFoR Annual Meeting 2025: Forest Trace
An exploration of trace gas exchange within forests and the traces of social, cultural and past ecological imprints they hold.
There are a few tickets left for the BIFoR-FACE @unibirmingham.bsky.social annual meeting.
The theme this year is an exploration of trace gas exchange within forests and the traces of social, cultural and past ecological imprints they hold.
More: bit.ly/4iRPTss #LTE #UoBClimateImpact π
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A range of opportunities across FR available now!
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Forest Research has published the Timber Price Indices (to March 2025) and provisional 2024 figures for UK Wood Production and Trade.
π ow.ly/maRj50VWUPg
#Forestry #TimberIndustry #ForestResearch #TimberPrices
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β° Iβm advertising not 1οΈβ£ but 3οΈβ£ positions!β°, one RA and two #PhD s (fully funded 4 year EU/UK fees) as part of my team at @tcddublin.bsky.social looking at how roots work in natural ecosystems and influence greenhouse gas fluxes π π π² π»
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Investigating mitigation strategies that limit future climate change, eg. afforestation, methane reductions & net-zero pathways net-zero
https://terrafirma.ac.uk/
The COsmic-ray Soil Moisture Observing System (COSMOS-UK) is a real-time weather & soil moisture monitoring network run by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
The UKβs independent adviser on tackling climate change.
https://www.theccc.org.uk/
Yorkshire Integrated Catchment Solutions Programme at University of Leeds. We bring together academics & experts from organisations active in catchment management to use environmental science more effectively. Peatland restoration, flooding, water quality.
Scientist, nitrogen, ammonia, policy, history of science. From Twitter @MarkNitrogen & Instagram @platospuzzle
National Plant Monitoring Scheme is a habitat-based plant monitoring scheme developed and run by BSBI, JNCC, Plantlife & UKCEH. The scheme would not be possible without our fab survey volunteers!
The Land Use for Net Zero, Nature and People (LUNZ) Hub is an innovative research initiative that will help drive the transformation of UK land use needed to achieve net zero by 2050. π±
https://lunzhub.com/
Biogeosciences Division (BG) of the European Geosciences Union (EGU).
We aim to bring all things #biogeosciences to you and share our blog posts egu.eu/bg/
BG Banner Photo credit: Josue G Millan (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)
Professor; animal science; upland farming; land use; grazing ecology; nutrient use efficiency; GHG emissions. Head, Pwllpeiran Upland Research Centre, Aberystwyth University. πβοΈπππ±π¦π³
The UKβs national research hub on Greenhouse Gas Removal. Part of the UKRI Greenhouse Gas Removal Demonstrators Programme (GGR-D). Pronounced "core". https://co2re.org/
Advocating for planting, growing and protecting trees and urban forests for healthy communities where people live.
www.friends.urbanforests.org #urbanforests
Plant biologist at the University of Cambridge. Mashing up low-cost DIY tools for bioinstrumentation (biomaker.org) and engineering plant biology (openplant.org)
Broadcaster & environmental campaigner
chrispackh.am/links
COST Action CA20118 Three-dimensional forest ecosystem monitoring and better understanding by terrestrial-based technologies.
3dforecotech.eu
News, research and updates from the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge.π±π¬ πΎ
https://www.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/
The Soil Resources group of ETH focuses on research of environmental controls driving soil development and biogeochemical cycles in understudied regions and areas heavily affected by global change.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/105167188
π³Focused on the future of forest and tree health, funded by Defra.
πLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forestprotection/
π¦ββ¬π: https://x.com/ForestProtectUK
πCFP Website: https://www.forestprotection.uk/
We are an Initiative taking action. Working in partnership with charities, government, landowners & research institutions towards protecting our oak trees.
www.actionoak.org/
ISSN 1007-662X | 2023 Journal Impact Factor: 3.4 | Ranked 9/89
π³ Follow for studies on forest sustainability, ecology, & conservation! π³
π https://link.springer.com/journal/11676
