Biotropica renames its “Outstanding Paper” awards for two pioneering scientists
Each year Biotropica’s Editorial Board recognizes two outstanding papers published in our journal in the previous calendar year with the Award for Excellence in Tropical Biology and Conservation. C… Source: Biotropica renames its “Outstanding Paper” awards for two pioneering scientists
New Journal: Case Studies in the Environment
Blog by ATBC member Tuyeni H Mwampamba I’m excited to announce an innovative new resource that I am involved in for students, faculty, educators, professionals, and policymakers for deep exploration of environmental issues for theory, teaching and practice: Case Studies in the Environment (cse.ucpress.edu). Published by University of California Press, Case Studies in the Environment […]
Jaboury Ghazoul is retiring from the ATBC council
The ATBC Council bids farewell to Jaboury Ghazoul, who completes 7 years of service as Councilor and President. We are so grateful for all that Jaboury has done to strengthen and lead ATBC. Marielos Peña Claros now takes the reins as President as Kaoru Kitajima becomes Past-President. Stay tuned for election results in early January […]
The global road-building explosion is shattering nature
If you asked a friend to name the worst human threat to nature, what would they say? Global warming? Overhunting? Habitat fragmentation? A new study suggests it is in fact road-building. “Road-building” might sound innocuous, like “house maintenance” – or even positive, conjuring images of promoting economic growth. Many of us have been trained to think so. […]