Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University

Twilight action could reduce light pollution’s impact on biodiversity Newcastle experts argue that twilight should be the focus of light pollution mitigations for biodiversity.

Check out our press release on the topic: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...

Thank you @dmevans.bsky.social @fabusovam.bsky.social @nclneg.bsky.social for this wonderful dispatch on our paper 🤩

Application of a novel molecular diagnostic method to examine the spatio‐temporal trends of Carcelia iliaca, a larval parasitoid of oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) The oak processionary moth is an invasive pest in the United Kingdom that threatens biodiversity and public health, with rising control costs highlighting the need for sustainable management alterna...

NEW PAPER: Application of a novel molecular diagnostic method to examine the spatio‐temporal trends of Carcelia iliaca, a larval parasitoid of oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea)@respublications.bsky.social - led by Kyle Miller resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Light pollution: Should twilight be the focus of mitigations for biodiversity? New research shows that typical levels of artificial light at night can simultaneously suppress early-night activity and disrupt navigation cues in nocturnal arthropods. These findings identify twilig...

Check out our Dispatches article in @currentbiology.bsky.social

www.cell.com/current-biol...

PAPER ACCEPTED: Application of a Novel Molecular Diagnostic Method to Examine the Spatio-Temporal Trends of Carcelia iliaca, a Larval Parasitoid of Oak Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) led by @kyleamiller.bsky.social

We were delighted to support the national emergency briefing on climate change and biodiversity loss in Westminster this morning.

Nature is critical infrastructure for an equitable and resilient future.

#TeamNEG 🥳

If you work in this area (road safety, lighting specialists, ecologists) then please join our Knowledge Network (information below)

Researchers in the group are leading the work package on evidence synthesis for street light mitigation. Do get in touch if you’d like to contribute via the Knowledge Network

Time to rethink nature conservation? - BES Time to rethink nature conservation? - BES is the largest scientific society for ecologists in Europe. We're working towards a world in which nature and people thrive.

Time to rethink nature conservation? 🌍

Senior ecologists, including our own @dmevans.bsky.social, are calling for an ecosystem approach as the only way to halt the vanishing of UK wildlife and protect the ecosystem services that nature provides 🌱

www.britishecologicalsociety.org/time-to-reth...

In this report, we make the case for a more holistic ecosystem-centred approach, highlighting its benefits for biodiversity recovery and for aligning agendas across government departments.

www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...

@sciencesncl.bsky.social

Time to rethink nature conservation?

Ecologists call for an ecosystem approach to halt UK wildlife decline and protect the vital services nature provides us in our new report with @nationaltrust.org.uk 

@pettorelli.bsky.social

Text: Volunteer for the Ecological Continuity Trust. Photo on the left: A volunteer lies on the ground tipping over a container. Photo on the right:2 people hold a single column of wood as a third person looks on.

We’re looking to increase the size of our #volunteer pool to be called on occasionally on an ad-hoc basis depending upon availability. Volunteers must be 18+ years & based in the UK.

Do you want to know more?
See: bit.ly/ECTOpportuni...
#Volunteering #Ecology #LongTermExperiments 🌏

Front cover of The IPBES thematic assessment report on interlinkages among biodiversity, water, food and health, summary for policymakers

All 7 chapters of the @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment report are available to download!

This report, co-chaired by UKCEH's Prof Paula Harrison and with contributions by 165 experts from 57 countries, explores interconnections among biodiversity, water, food &health

www.ipbes.net/nexus-assess... 🧪

🚨 The Govt has just published its Carbon Budget Delivery Plan - we are calling for nature to be at the heart of net zero

“Only nature can put the ‘net’ in ‘net zero’, by restoring landscapes with woodlands, peatlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows"

Read here👇
www.wcl.org.uk/only-nature-...

Come join our lab and explore the fascinating bird ecoacoustics 🐦🔊

PhD advert below!

Join our group @nclneg.bsky.social for this cool PhD project! 🔊🐦🌿🪰

Looking for impactful research, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a great research culture? Consider applying! ⬇️

PhD opportunity - Listening to Food Webs: Ecoacoustic insights into Bird Predator–Prey Networks in Changing Landscapes, with @btobirds.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk and @sciencesncl.bsky.social

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Fantastic work by Tom Atkins at the Great Big Green event in Rothbury, gathering public perceptions of amenity grasslands and potential for boosting biodiversity @sciencesncl.bsky.social #socioecologicalnetworks

📣 Just a few days to go until we welcome you to the Toon! Induction Week starts Monday and The Big Welcome is your chance to meet friends, explore campus, connect with tutors & kick off your Uni journey 🎉Check your schedule & get involved!
#WeAreNCL #TheBigWelcome

Thanks to Max Tercel for chairing a session at #EcoNet2025 and for giving a talk to us and @foragingecology.bsky.social at our joint group meeting on Monday

The dark side of bright lights LED light overuse is pushing brightness up 10% each year, faster than the global average, threatening wildlife, human life and the dark sky.

The dark side of bright lights, with reference to some of our #ALAN work here @sciencesncl.bsky.social

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What a buzzing time at #EcoNet2025! Was thrilled to get to share some of my PhD work and to meet so many lovely researchers! Thanks so much to all the organizers.

@foragingecology.bsky.social with a strong showing and a prize winning talk by @beatricedale.bsky.social 🐝🌳

Wonderful plenary by Paulo Guimarães on indirect effects in ecological networks #EcoNet2025

It’s the end of #EcoNet2025 and what better way to celebrate than an exploration of Bamburgh Castle and walk on the beach

Really happy to have participated in #EcoNet2025 this week. Such an inspiring symposium with amazing people, can’t wait for the next one!

Another fantastic #Econet2025— had such a great time! So many inspiring talks, new ideas, and great conversations. Already looking forward to the next one in… Brazil!!! 🇧🇷

Two people in a field setting out a quadrat for environmental monitoring

Don't miss out! Register for a session at the National Environment Monitoring Conference - deadline next Friday 12 Sep.

From Insight to Impact: Building the UK Environmental Monitoring Community
📅 15 December
📍 EICC, Edinburgh

Learn more: buff.ly/SHTboRN

#NEMC2025

That’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who came to #EcoNet2025 and safe home

Wonderful #EcoNet2025 dinner at the Hancock with old and new friends from across the globe @sciencesncl.bsky.social