International Day of Forests
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Yesterday, 21st March, marked the 12th annual International Day of Forests. On this day, the UN encouraged countries around the world to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of forests, through events, activities and campaigns large and small. The theme of this year's International Day of Forests is 'Forests and Health'. This topic aims to bring attention to the myriad of ways in which forests are linked with human health - through provision of foods and medicines, by improving our physical and mental health, and by helping to keep global warming in check.
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This month, browse our newly catalogued books on Leon's bookshelf.
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The Evolutionary Ecology of Plant Disease
Due June 2023
Traditional training in ecology and evolutionary biology seldom provides structured exposure to plant pathology or microbiology, and training in plant pathology rarely offers depth in the theoretical frameworks of evolutionary ecology or includes examples from complex wild ecosystems. This novel textbook seeks to unite the research communities of plant disease ecology and plant pathology by bridging this gap.
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Nudibranchs of Britain, Ireland and Northwest Europe
Due June 2023
Experienced nudibranch experts Bernard Picton and Christine Morrow provide an accessible and authoritative photographic identification guide for anyone interested in finding and identifying nudibranchs in the coastal waters of Britain, Ireland and Northwest Europe. Covering 200 species, each on its own two-page spread, this guide also includes in situ photos to aid finding nudibranchs under water and on the shore
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NHBS is supporting a number of great conferences over the next few months, suitable for anyone from professional ecologists to the naturally curious.
BCT's South West of England Bat Conference takes place on 25th March in Tiverton. This one-day event is an opportunity for anyone interested in bats to update their knowledge, share best practice, develop skills and catch up on the latest 'bat chat'. Make sure to visit our stand if you're attending!
BOU2023, running from 4th-6th April in Nottingham, will discuss the evolutionary responses of birds. With a programme full of high-quality lectures from experienced presenters, useful workshops and several social events, this is a great conference for anyone interested in how birds are responding to the current rapid environmental change.
Butterfly Conservation's 2023 Symposium is now open for booking, held in Bedfordshire from 13th-16th April. This will include the latest science on the ecology of butterflies and moths, and how to conserve both them and their habitats in the face of numerous drivers of change.
CIEEM's Irish Conference will take place on 25th April in Athlone. This event will bring together ecologists and environmental managers to understand the challenges in delivering Nature Positive, a global movement that advocates to have more nature at the end of the decade than at the start. If you're planning to attend, look out for our stand!
Finally, BritBats, the 6th British Bat Research Symposium, is set to take place on 5th May in Bristol. This conference is perfect for undergraduate, postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers working with bats anywhere in the world to share their work. This conference is open to students and non-students alike.
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