Wildlife. Companion animal ecology. Interdisciplinary science. Prof @UniofExeterESI in Cornwall. Trustee @vincentwildlife. Chief Insights Officer @officeforep.
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Joined June 2011
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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Topping CMG the new Chair of the Committee from 23 July. Read the announcement here ⬇️ theccc.org.uk/2025/07/22/nig…
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We have found possible failures to comply with environmental law by Defra, Natural England and DAERA in relation to our investigations into the protection of wild birds. Read more on Defra and Natural England here👉bit.ly/3ZWOKJr and DAERA here👉 bit.ly/4jH26kb
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Today we have written to DAERA Minister Andrew Muir with advice on his department’s proposals to adopt new Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) Regulations. Read our advice here 👉 bit.ly/3SBTm3V
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💡Policy Fellow with OEP – England
⏰ 27 June 2025, 23:59 BST
Apply your scientific expertise to a practical policy challenge through our fellowship with OEP in England
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💡Policy Fellow with OEP – Northern Ireland
⏰15 June 2025, 23:59 BST
You will help to foster wider links between the ecology and policy in Northern Ireland. The focus of the Fellowship will depend on prevailing policy needs as well as the interests and experience of the successful candidate.
Find out more 👉 f.mtr.cool/mpcsmlxthy
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'Urgent action must be taken to better protect and restore Northern Ireland’s most precious places for nature' - read our report on the implementation of laws for protected sites in NI here 👉rb.gy/zztw9s
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Professor Robbie McDonald & Dr Cathy Maguire explain our annual progress report's findings 👇.They also explain our recommendations to Government on how things must be turned around if Government is to meet their legally binding environmental commitments youtu.be/wsIvQlH_W04
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Progress towards improving the environment has slowed with government still largely off track in achieving its legal environmental commitments, our latest annual assessment has found. Read more about our report that assesses 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024👉bit.ly/4hj23Kw
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Government has the chance to get on track to meet legal environmental commitments – but the window of opportunity is closing fast, we warn in our latest annual progress report. Read more about our report here bit.ly/4hj23Kw
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We have found failures to comply with environmental law by Defra, the Environment Agency and Ofwat in relation to the regulation of combined sewer overflows (CSOs). We have sent decision notices setting out the actions to be taken. Read our statement here bit.ly/3ZGG6Oh
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Current pressures on nature in Northern Ireland are unsustainable and urgent action is needed to protect and improve the environment for this and future generations – read our report on the drivers and pressures affecting biodiversity here 👉bit.ly/3Npq8lV
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🚨FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🚨
We are extending the deadline to apply for our policy fellowship with the @OfficeforEP to 23:59 on the 14th of July.
We are also widening eligibility to allow PhD students to apply too.
More info on topics, eligibility and applying below 👇
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The Supreme Court has given judgment in the case of Finch v Surrey County Council, which concerns the correct application of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process to assessing the ‘downstream’ greenhouse gas emissions from new oil development: bit.ly/4cap3cs
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🪔👣 Through investigating footprint #tunnels, hazel #dormice have been found in understudied hedge and scrub #habitats & habitat factors associated with higher presences were identified
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The latest paper from my PhD has been published!
🪔👣 Through investigating footprint #tunnels, hazel #dormice have been found in understudied hedge and scrub #habitats & habitat factors associated with higher presences were identified
@ScopesEllie @RobbieAMcDonald @jon_bennie @KatherineW2019
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Government has today published indicators of species abundance in England. They can be found here: bit.ly/3wk8v22, and our full statement on stats can be found here: bit.ly/3UoBn1a
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It’s been a busy day at the OEP HQ today, as we welcomed members of our new College of Experts for an introduction event. Lots of great conversation and food for thought. Thanks to all who attended.
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Not quite sure why but camera traps set for #pinemartens in #shropshire have been recording other mammals taking a plunge, including this weasel. Bear in mind that this clip is in pitch darkness!
#wildlife @Mammal_Society @BBCShropshire
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The OEP has appointed the first members to its recently launched College of Experts. The 58 members appointed are volunteering their services and bring with them a breadth of specialist knowledge to support the OEP’s remit. Find out more: bit.ly/3V3tqR5
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Cool paper from @Filippo__Marino, reviewing the evaluation of animal translocation projects and showing a need to consider social and political acceptance of translocated species authors.elsevier.com/.../S00… @UniExeCEC @RobbieAMcDonald @sarahlcrowley
