@BESForests

Forest Ecology Group of the British Ecological Society. For all your forest-related news and announcements. https://xitter.cf/t.co/a4cavyf9cW

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Joined December 2011
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🌲🌿 Introducing Forest Threads 🧡 A new community blog from the BES Forest Ecology SIG, bringing together research, field stories, ideas, reflections & diverse voices from forest ecology. πŸŒ³πŸ”¬ What’s your Forest Thread? πŸ”— forest640.wixsite.com/bes-fo… #ForestThreads #ForestEcology
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What's your forest thread? Every forest has a story β€” and every story adds another thread to the conversation. πŸŒ³πŸ“–βœ¨ πŸ“– Read the latest stories and find out how to contribute: forest640.wixsite.com/bes-fo… #ForestThreads #ForestEcology #ForestResearch #ForestsAndPeople
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#MondayCanopyReads from the BES Forest Ecology Group 🌱 Distinct root-associated fungal communities may account for the persistence of Podocarpus conifers in tropical forests Ferrer et al. (2026) | Ecology Read the article here: doi.org/10.1002/ecy.70519
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Forest Ecology Group retweeted
FAO Forestry
@FAOForestryOct 24
Read a report from @FAO @nature_org @SEIresearch & @ConservationOrg on how services provided by forests and trees can strengthen #agrifood systems ➑️ Climate and ecosystem service benefits of forests and trees in agriculture πŸ”—ow.ly/gePB50Xusrg
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πŸ“– Published! Mangrove expansion in a large river delta is dependent on foreshore geomorphology🌊 'Mangroves are much less likely to expand when they border narrow, steeper and concave foreshores '🌱 πŸ”Ž buff.ly/b0stDru
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To stay stable, our climate needs standing forests 🌳 Forests absorb 2.6B tonnes of CO2 every year, regulate rainfall, and protect communities from extreme weather. Protecting nature is our best climate action! #InternationalDayOfClimateAction #ForestsAndClimate #NetZero
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A postcard from the Riparian Forests is here! πŸžοΈπŸ’¦πŸ’Œ A glimpse into river landscapes shaped by seasonal flooding and flowing water, where moisture-loving vegetation creates wildlife corridors and helps protect freshwater ecosystems. 🦦🐟 Stay tuned for more letters 🌿✨
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Forest Reports | Forests for Food: Nourishing People, Sustaining the Planet πŸŒΏπŸ„ Discover how forests support food security, nutrition, livelihoods and resilience! πŸ“– Read πŸ‘‰: doi.org/10.4060/cd3592en
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#MondayCanopyReads from the BES Forest Ecology Group 🌱 Contrasting restoration strategies shape tree carbon recovery through different ecological pathways in subalpine forests Luo et al. (2026) | Journal of Applied Ecology Read: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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WORLD FOOD DAY | OCTOBER 16 2026 🌰🫐πŸ₯œ When we think of food, we picture farms, but what about forests? Over 5B people rely on forest products for essential nutrients, water regulation, and climate resilience. To build a hunger-free world, we must protect our forests!
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A postcard from the Littoral Forests is here! πŸŒ΄πŸŒŠπŸ’Œ A glimpse into coastal landscapes shaped by salt spray, sandy soils and strong winds, where resilient trees, shrubs and palms protect shorelines and support coastal biodiversity. πŸšπŸ¦€ Stay tuned for more letters 🌿✨
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Insights from our International Microorganism Day webinar! πŸ“– Read the full webinar report: forest640.wixsite.com/bes-fo… πŸŽ₯ Watch the full webinar on the BES YouTube Channel: youtube.com/watch?v=8uU5ZnjH…
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🌲 Forest Reports | The State of the World’s Mangroves 2026 🌿🌊 Discover the latest science, mapping, conservation and restoration efforts shaping the future of mangrove ecosystems and their role in resilient coastal landscapes. πŸ“– Read πŸ‘‰ mangrovealliance.org/
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Our Autumn Newsletter is coming soon!.π–₯” ݁ Λ–πŸΰΉ‹ΰ£­ β­‘πŸ‚ΰΌ˜β‹† Stay connected with the BES Forest Ecology Group and make sure your inbox is ready. πŸ‘‰ SIGN UP TODAY! britishecologicalsociety.us1…...
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#MondayCanopyReads Malaria Prevalence Near African Mangroves: Negative Association With Mangrove Extent, but Positive Association With Mangrove Greenness Cruz-Laufer et al. (2026) | Global Change Biology Read this article here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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Forest Ecology Group retweeted
Institute of Chartered Foresters@TheICFOct 8
Chaired by Dr Mariella Marzano from Forest Research, the Wildfire Resilience Summit 2026 brings together experts from across forestry, research and land management to explore how we strengthen resilience across the sector. 20 October | Online πŸ”—charteredforesters.org/event…
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A postcard from the Peat Swamp Forests is here! πŸŒ§οΈπŸŒ΄πŸ’Œ A glimpse into waterlogged tropical landscapes where dense evergreen forests grow over deep peat, creating unique habitats while storing vast amounts of carbon. πŸ’πŸ”₯ Stay tuned for more letters 🌿✨ #ForestEcology
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Forest Reports | The State of the World’s Forests 2026 🌿🌍 Discover how forest and landscape restoration can be scaled to support people, biodiversity, resilient landscapes and a sustainable future. πŸ“– Read πŸ‘‰ doi.org/10.4060/ce0633en
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This #WorldHabitatDay, we’re spotlighting our forests. As home to many terrestrial species, healthy forest ecosystems purify water, stabilize climate, and protect global biodiversity πŸƒπŸ’§ Protecting forests safeguards our future! πŸ¦‰πŸ’š #WorldHabitatDay2026 #NatureRights
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#MondayCanopyReads from the BES Forest Ecology Group 🌱 Soil microbial effects on tree seedling performance during forest secondary succession Weissflog et al. (2026) | Ecology Read: esajournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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This #WorldAnimalDay, let’s protect the natural sanctuaries that sustain animals. When we protect forests, we safeguard their lives! πŸŒπŸ’š #WorldAnimalDay2026 #StandForForests #NatureRights
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