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.

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SCB Announces BOG Election Results

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The Society for Conservation Biology has a new President-Elect and Vice President for Membership. See the complete results of the 2017 SCB Board of Governors Election.

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Section Update: Africa

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SCB is a global organization comprised of seven sections: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Marine, North America, and Oceania. Each month we'll spotlight one section of SCB and provide updates from all Sections when applicable. This month we look at the work of the Africa Section of SCB.

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Q&A with Author Patricia Newman

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Author Patrica Newman talks with SCB about science communication and offers advice to scientists looking to improve their communication skills.

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Working Group Roundup: Conservation Genetics

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SCB Working Groups are groups that focus on a topical area relevant to the mission and goals of SCB. This month's update comes from SCB's Conservation Genetics Working Group.

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Introducing the 2017 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellows

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The Society for Conservation Biology and the Cedar Tree Foundation announce the recipients of the 2017 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship

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