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Sharing evidence, insights and new developments in UK work to enhance ecosystems as Senior Pollution Adviser at @JNCC_UK Views are my own.

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@JNCC_UK
JNCC
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Pollution remains one of the top drivers of biodiversity loss worldwide. On #WorldPollutionDay, discover how JNCC is tackling air and chemical pollution to protect #NaturePeoplePlanet ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/Cxp4q0uPAa ๐Ÿงต
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@theNPMS
National Plant Monitoring Scheme
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Seen the programme for our #NPMS10 anniversary online event? Join for all or part of the programme. Talks from @BSBIbotany @Love_plants @UK_CEH @JNCC_UK @nationaltrust and @ChilternsNL plus talks from some of our amazing volunteers. See you there! https://t.co/ODLF06aCDR
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@UK_CEH
UKCEH
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๐Ÿ’ฌ Join a Community Conversation on the Environmental Information Data Centre (EIDC) ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 28 Oct 2025 | 10:30โ€“12:00 GMT An online session to showcase EIDC tools & services and explore improving users' experience of finding, accessing and depositing data. https://t.co/SNWwQTucEh
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@theNPMS
National Plant Monitoring Scheme
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Book now for our online #NPMS10 celebration event on 18 October: https://t.co/jpkQe9irxq Hear Chris Cheffings, Ecosystems Analysis Team Leader at @JNCC_UK (1 of 4 @theNPMS partners) reflecting on how to design the ideal plant monitoring scheme. Hope you can make it!
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@UK_CEH
UKCEH
2 months
Did you know? Many lichen species are sensitive to nitrogen pollution, making them natural indicators of air quality. ๐Ÿ“ฑLicheN is a new app enabling people to help monitor air quality using lichens. Read more: https://t.co/D2v9OWAJnt
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@UK_CEH
UKCEH
3 months
We're leading a review of long-term UK terrestrial & freshwater monitoring for NERC. This will help identify priorities for an adaptable & flexible UK environmental monitoring network for the future Take part via our survey before 9am Mon 29 Sep: https://t.co/7gUaOM5zVD 1/
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@AlistairBoxall
Alistair Boxall
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Cohort three of the @ECORISC_CDT have had a fantastic few days in Oxfordshire learning about pesticide risk assessment and the future opportunities and challenges that the industry faces. Thanks so much to @corteva for organising such an insightful event.
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@theNPMS
National Plant Monitoring Scheme
3 months
Did you know the NPMS is 10 years old? Weโ€™re inviting our amazing volunteers to join us in London on 18th October to help celebrate! Event includes talks, workshops, interactive sessions & networking opportunities. More information & tickets https://t.co/H5H071MSA3
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@theriverstrust
The Rivers Trust
3 months
๐Ÿ“ข Big River Watch starts this Friday! Download the free app, visit your local river between the 19th - 25th, and complete the short survey to tell us what you see. Be part of the movement fighting for wild, healthy, natural rivers, with #BigRiverWatch. https://t.co/G0Ru3rCZY5
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@AFBI_NI
AFBI
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Today marks a significant milestone for AFBI as we launch our Science Strategy 2030 in front of key stakeholders. The event started with a welcome from Board Chair @GraceMulcahy, a keynote address from @AndrewMuirNI @daera_ni Minister & presentations on AFBI's key research areas.
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@ECT_UK
Ecological Continuity Trust (ECT)
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There are 3 new papers from the Peatland team: Using testate amoebae to monitor #peatlands https://t.co/ZDKg8IJeOA Using an LED torch for monitoring C exchange in dark conditions https://t.co/xCOTcW5YVf Different types of management affect the vegetation https://t.co/YyOSEWYZKW
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@DanRavenEllison
Dan Raven-Ellison
3 months
Thanks so much to everyone who's backed the @SlowWaysUK crowdfunder! Love๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿฆฝ๐Ÿšดโ€๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿพ? Not donated yet? Please do! Know someone who does? Please share it with them! ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://t.co/qFP3aaUr1m๐Ÿ’ซ We'd love your support!
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@UKBMSLive
UKBMS Live Data
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Join us at the UKBMS 50th Anniversary Conference! We can't wait to celebrate this milestone year with you ๐ŸŽ‚ Join us for a day of butterfly science, celebrations and chatting with other butterfly enthusiasts. Book your free place here - https://t.co/TTCGLpQJt2 #UKBMS50
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@UK_CEH
UKCEH
3 months
As official Observers, the opportunity to speak is limited, so making the science heard is done through corridor conversations and side events. โ€œan eye opener into a world of assumed knowledge, formalities and acronymsโ€. โฌ‡๏ธ https://t.co/VElFatKr3N
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@JEcology
Journal of Ecology
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Meta-analysis of contrasting responses in plant nitrogen & phosphorus resorption, indicates a decoupling of these cycles. This suggests that plants adapt to nutrient limitations, highlighting the need to incorporate these dynamics into ecological models.๐ŸŒฟ https://t.co/YNhkepamsA
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@savebutterflies
Butterfly Conservation ๐Ÿฆ‹
4 months
It's the final weekend to get out for the #BigButterflyCount and help take nature's pulse ๐Ÿฆ‹ You don't need to be an expert to make a big difference for butterflies and moths. All you need is 15 mins, a spot of sunshine and patience! https://t.co/aCbXI6M96n ๐Ÿ“ท: @pallantmedical
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@ClimateCoCentre
Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water
4 months
The @UK_CEH Summer School on Hydrological Data was a success! The team has now published an open-access GitHub repository containing the training materials, which is now publicly available as a long-term resource. Check it out here:
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Teaching materials for the UKCEH Summer School. Contribute to NERC-CEH/UKCEH_Summer_School development by creating an account on GitHub.
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@UK_CEH
UKCEH
4 months
#Save the date: 15 Dec | ๐Ÿ“EICC, Edinburgh The National Environment Monitoring Conference 2025 from @BritishEcolSoc, UKCEH and UKEOF From Insight to Impact: Building the UK Environmental Monitoring Community Learn more: https://t.co/1U0ngbVaVz
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@HLEnviroClimate
Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee
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๐Ÿ“ขWe've published our report Nitrogen: time to reduce, recycle, reuse Key recommendations: ๐Ÿ‘‰Simplify the regulatory system and toughen enforcement ๐Ÿ‘‰A circular approach to nitrogen management ๐Ÿ‘‰A more strategic approach to nitrogen ๐Ÿ“ฐRead the report here https://t.co/3BZih1qJs1
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