No-one doubts that life on Earth is undergoing a mass extinction. Estimates of species loss vary. Nonetheless, it is clear that human impacts are taking their toll. There are numerous examples of extinctions due to human activities, whether directly (e.g., hunting) or indirectly (e.g., introducing invasive species). Human activities may promote speciation We applaud the […]
The 10 Most Powerful Biodiversity Images
Here we present 10 powerful biodiversity images. A picture is worth a thousand words, they say. That may be true! Today we’re swamped with information. Images can say a lot with a little. That said, we’re in the digital revolution. So now we’re flooded with zillions of photos and memes. We like and tag images […]
Wildlife conservation outcomes for a golf course in England
My name is Steve Thompson, I have been working at John o’ Gaunt Golf Club in Bedfordshire for 27 years. My main job as a greenkeeper is helping to keep the golf course to a high standard (e.g., cutting greens, tees, raking bunkers, etc.). My passion today is golf course conservation. I have always had […]
Second International Conference of the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence
Evidence synthesis for environmental management The Foundation for Research on Biodiversity has the pleasure of hosting the 2nd International Collaboration for Environmental Evidence conference in France in 2018. The methods of CEE evidence synthesis (systematic reviews, systematic mapping, etc.) and the results of these syntheses will be presented in different domains such as Health and […]
Honesty, integrity and “fake news” in fund-raising for conservation
A hair-raising fund-raising story This story begins with a post I read on LinkedIn. The article in question is trying to raise money for a conservation organization. Among several dubious claims, one stuck out. According to the author, for “approximately $12M a single donor could have protected, in perpetuity… trillions of microbial species.” Well, I’m […]
SAS/JMP Fall Academic Webinar Series
The SAS/JMP Fall Academic Webinar Series includes 17 free webcasts that will inspire you to use JMP statistical data analysis software in new ways. Register now for free. You will learn how to explore and visualize data. Other skills you learn include how to build and deploy predictive models, and how to use JMP for […]
The word for “biodiversity” in 103 different world languages
Do you know what the word “biodiversity” means? In 2010, the UN Year of Biodiversity, the BBC conducted a survey. The survey showed that most people don’t know the meaning of “biodiversity.” Most people thought it was a type of laundry powder. Consider that in perspective. Biodiversity loss is the biggest problem facing us today, […]
Video infographic shows temperature anomalies increasing over time
Most people reading this won’t have much doubt about the reality of global warming. Yes, there is debate about the extent of the human component. But most scientists agree that humans are significantly increasing CO2 levels. The science certainly points to this being a major cause of global temperature increase. Why is a video infographic […]
5 Reasons Citizen Science Can Help To Save Biodiversity
The advent of the Internet and social technologies have greatly enhanced participation by the public in scientific research. For example, Zooniverse currently offers 51 projects asking for public assistance. However, so-called “citizen science” remains an under-utilized resource. Citizen scientists can help to map, record and ultimately preserve biodiversity. We at Biodiversity Professionals strongly encourage our […]
State Vegetation Type Map for NSW Australia
To better manage our native vegetation, the New South Wales government is delivering a comprehensive and complete state-wide baseline for the extent and distribution of the different groupings or types of vegetation – the State Vegetation Type Map (SVT Map). The SVT is based on site surveys, a standard classification system and high resolution spatial […]
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