Summer 2013 Newsletter

IALE-Europe is organising an advanced PhD course in conjunction with the IALE 2013 European Congress in Manchester 7th – 16th September 2013. 

UK nature is in trouble – that is the conclusion of a groundbreaking report published in late May by a coalition of 25 wildlife organisations, who together have compiled a stock take of our native species.

The recent article by Kimberely et al., (2013) investigates whether Ancient Woodland Indicator Species, often identified from subjective experience, have traits in common, and determine how distinct their trait profile is from that of other woodland plant species.

The sixth and final round of funding for a national campaign that aims to plant one million trees by 2015 has opened and organisations have until 30 August 2013 to apply.

As of 1st April 2013 a new body, Natural Resources Wales has taken over the functions previously carried out by Countryside Council for Wales. 

A new report, Valuing England’s National Parks, published by National Parks England shows the importance of National Parks not just as iconic landscapes and part of our national identity, but as thriving rural economies contributing to national prosperity and wellbeing through their special qualities.

It's a busy summer ahead for Landscape Ecologists. This article provides a summary of upcoming courses, conferences and webinars which may be of interest.