Ecological Continuity Trust (ECT)
@ECT_UK
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We are an ecology charity that preserves long-term experiments (LTEs) to understand how environmental changes affect different habitats over long timescales.
Oxfordshire
Joined August 2011
We are pleased to launch the Resilient Landscapes & Seas Partnership (RLAS) to build a more cohesive community around #LandscapeScale transformation. Our first event is the #RLASSymposium 2026 & we are issuing a call for submissions: https://t.co/l4zMBilais
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📢 BSSS ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPEAKER - TONY JUNIPER CBE We are delighted to announce that @TonyJuniper CBE, the Chair of Natural England, will be providing the opening remarks for our Annual Conference in Manchester on Wednesday 3 December. LEARN MORE: https://t.co/6aniRtfGn2
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A key publication from the Wardlow Hay Cop #LongTermExperiment #LTE registered with us showed that grasslands can recover from nitrogen pollution. See the publication here: https://t.co/4PZIqn9UUG
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We are now on #Facebook so it will now be easier to share with friends & family what you do if you have an #LTE registered with us! Follow us on there and share a post:
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Ecological Continuity Trust, Abingdon. 17 likes · 13 talking about this. A small charity dedicated to preserving long-term experiments (LTEs) for policymaking, sustainable land use & education
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A small ecology charity securing long-term experiments to see environmental changes over long timescales. https://t.co/dxY2IKLKy5 Our newsletter: https://t.co/CRvyZA3ghE LI https://t.co/dmyvY6anOm TH https://t.co/lO6F8bWsth YT https://t.co/92lOFUXVeX FB
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In November 2023, John Langley from @ADASGroup spoke about Mob #Grazing & #SoilHealth at our lunchtime bi-monthly #webinar. Watch it on @YouTube
https://t.co/MiormiHxhT
#Soil #Agriculture
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🔜 A Practical Introduction to Soils in Great Britain If you want to improve your field soil description and identification skills, why not check out our Practical Introduction to Soils course taking place at Shuttleworth College on 29-30 October. https://t.co/yBb7CUvP4G
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Evidence from #LongTermExperiments can lead to positive changes such as increasing #biodiversity & crop yields, improving the #environment, & helping us adapt to #ClimateChange in the long run. This is why #LTE must continue. Watch our video: https://t.co/FpfXrXituU
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"Our Soils Are Overlooked And Taken For Granted." 🌱 What does it really mean to farm with nature, not against it? In this episode of Soil Matters, we are joined by Andy Cato, Kate Humble and Dr. Lizzie Sagoo who dive deep into regenerative agriculture. https://t.co/hfQLnEKn7D
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Soil is a complex three-phase system, comprised of solids, liquids, and gases. This area of soil science study is called soil physics. Learn about this important area of study in this new #GroundedInSoils blog post: https://t.co/kG34iWjoJm
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Hear from the researchers that work on #LongTermExperiments #LTE. Find a #podcast on @Soundcloud that matches your #ecology interests here https://t.co/Dh35UCxEy0
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#OTD #OnThisDay in 1974, the Ainsdale Dune Slacks #LongTermExperiment began! This #LTE looks at how rabbit & sheep #grazing affects the dune slack ecosystem. It is run by @DrJonMillett @lborouniversity & @DrCiaraDwyer Lund University @AinsdaleNNR. https://t.co/F8o6Jz0Xb2
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Fantastic news - the EU has passed the Soil Monitoring Law, setting the foundation for healthy soils by 2050!👏 With common standards, this marks a huge milestone in restoring one of our most vital natural resources. #SoilHealth #EUSoilLaw #MissionSoil
https://t.co/iVPaUxbyC9
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Today the Council adopted the soil monitoring law to track soil health, manage contaminated sites and mitigate land take, aiming for healthy soils by 2050.
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ICYMI: the recording of the recent BSSS webinar featuring the ECT & long-term expts with a focus on North Wyke Farm Platform (Paul Harris/Catherine Broomfield) is now available here https://t.co/TxNvaTVei6
#soils #ecology #LTER @Soil_Science @Rothamsted @PastureForLife
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Our newsletter is for anyone who is interested in using #evidence for #ecological action. Subscribe today: https://t.co/CRvyZA3O7c
#LongTermExperiments #LTE
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Join Our Scottish Discussion Group At Their Online Meeting Our Scottish Group is holding a webinar on 6 October from 11:00am-12:30pm (UK Time) which is free to attend. We have three speakers & there will be chance for networking after the presentations. https://t.co/XGwKxwvn1k
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A key publication from the Nash’s Field #LongTermExperiment #LTE registered with us provides a new pest control method to manage the #EuropeanMole that contaminates #crops & reduces yields. See the publication here: https://t.co/Cq6GLDI7CK
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Listen on @SoundCloud to the #podcast #interview we had with ECT #chair Jerry Tallowin in 2019 where he talks about our vision and purpose https://t.co/MMwjgfSWyR It’s the perfect introduction to us if you want to learn more! #ClimateChange #Ecology #LTE
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Last week we visited the #freshwater #LTE site @LlynBrianneLTER in #Wales & met with Steve Ormerod @CUBiosciences & @MapleBayGames so it could be filmed for a #VirtualReality #VR experience! Learn about Llyn Brianne: https://t.co/JbvF7mfnnC
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🌱 Nature-based carbon removal starts with agriculture. Join us to explore how soil health, land management & ecosystem restoration can cut emissions & lock away carbon -with insights from scientists, innovators & industry leaders. 👉 https://t.co/uoTKeSroVD
#Carbon #Agriculture
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