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 North America Works to Protect Roadless Forests

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In a formal letter to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, the SCB North America Region (SCBNA) warns that repealing the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule would have “devastating and irreversible consequences” for ecosystems, wildlife, and future generations.

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SCB Member Spotlight: Ethan Prall

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Ethan Prall, winner of a 2024 Graduate Student Research Award, sat down with us to share a bit about his research project, Diverse values and policies to conserve coral reefs and reef fish in Kenya.

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