Ecosystems

The Amazon attracts concern of the Arab world

Media coverage / Toby Gardner from SEI told Arab News that the recent Amazon fires were “extremely worrying".

Preserving Nepal’s Midhill springs

Perspective / Freshwater springs are disappearing in Nepal, threatening people’s lives. Research efforts must step up before it is too late.

SEI leads discussions to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality Targets in Kenya

Feature / Through this workshop, SEI helped African countries on the way to achieving their Land Degradation Neutrality Targets.

Assessing soil compaction and micro-topography impacts of alternative heather cutting as compared to burning as part of grouse moor management on blanket bog

Journal article / This study compared grouse moor management impacts on peatlands in the North of England.

Chindwin Basin biodiversity faces serious threats, urgent conservation measures needed, say SEI’s scientists

Feature / SEI scientists say urgent measures are needed to protect the biological wealth of the Chindwin River Basin in Myanmar.

Bog breathing: the extent of peat shrinkage and expansion on blanket bogs in relation to water table, heather management and dominant vegetation and its implications for carbon stock assessments

Journal article / This study assessed the magnitude of and potential for bog-breathing to influence carbon stock calculations under field and laboratory conditions.

One million species at risk – what can we do to stop the eradication?

Past event / One million species are threatened with extinction. A keynote by SEI Executive Director Måns Nilsson will be held on 4 June at the EU Commission in Sweden.

Value farmers if you want to save bees

Media coverage / Innovative farming practices can help preserve biodiversity.

Sustainable management and resilience of Arctic wetlands – scoping study

Other publication / Wetlands provide critical ecosystem benefits. This study inventories Arctic wetlands and reviews current knowledge on these unique environments.