SCB News Blog

The SCB News Blog is the best source for member-oriented news from the Society for Conservation Biology. Here you'll find an account of what's new at SCB, coverage of SCB members in the news, and conservation-related commentary and reportage.

Come often and be informed of the goings-on in this global community of conservation professionals dedicated to advancing the science and practice of conserving Earth's biological diversity.

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SCB Welcomes the Class of 2024 Smith Fellows!

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​The Society for Conservation Biology and the Cedar Tree Foundation announce the recipients of the 2024 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship.

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Call for Nominations: SCB 2024 Group Service Awards

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SCB is excited to announce the call for nominations for our 2024 Group Service Awards program that honors individuals or institutions for outstanding contributions to biodiversity conservation.

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Halting the Destruction of the Ogunpa Forest Reserve in Ibadan, Oyo State

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A letter from the SCB Nigeria Chapter and Africa Region on the destruction of the Ogunpa Forest Reserve located behind Agodi Gardens, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

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