/r/conservation
A community for sharing and discussing Conservation Biology. The scientific study of the nature and status of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from extinction.
Conservation kɒnsəˈveɪ
The action of conserving something, in particular: preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment and of wildlife.
A community for sharing and discussing links about Conservation Biology. The scientific study of the nature and status of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from extinction.
If you believe that you can help educate people or help save a species, then feel free to discuss it here.
For general discussion of environmental issues and news head over to /r/Environment & /r/Ecology.
For discussions related to the broad topic of nature head over to /r/Nature
For discussions concerning real and accurate data on the Earth's climate check out /r/Climate.
Discussions concerning environmental policies and politics are at /r/Environmental_Policy.
Discussions concerning using technology to solve environmental problems can be found at /r/Envirotech.
/r/Environmental_Science is dedicated to environmental problem solving.
/r/Oceans is for discussion pertaining to the earth's oceans.
/r/Restoration_Ecology is dedicated to landscape and back-yard level attempts to restore degraded landscapes back to bounty.
/r/InvasiveSpecies is all about introduced and invasive species, reporting sightings and discussing their effects on native species.
/r/EndangeredSpecies is for discussions related to endangered species and /r/AntiPoaching is for news and discussion of illegal wildlife trafficking and prevention.
/r/DepthUnderground is for other discussions on a variety of topics.
/r/Divestment is for discussions related to reducing fossil fuel use.
/r/350 is for discussions related to Climate Action Campaigns.
/r/InspirationScience showing people how amazing the world is through a scientific perspective.
/r/Botany is for the discussion and study of plants.
/r/Ethnobotany is a place to post and discuss topics related to human usage of plants, with a focus on sustainable uses.
/r/conservation
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYfyPS1310I
News Stories:
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Returns Ancestral Land to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
https://cvmc.ca.gov/wp-content/upload...
Coal has now died in its birthplace: the UK closes its last coal power station
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c...
California sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recycling
https://apnews.com/article/california...
I’m in my first year of college at a community college and currently have not declared a major as I am unsure of what field I want to go into. I’ve been considering something in environmental and wildlife conservation because I’ve always been very fond of nature and living creatures. I’m taking an interpersonal communications class right now and I’m finding the subject super interesting and am now thinking about possibly majoring in communication. I was wondering what specific fields of conservation that a communications degree would apply to or be helpful for?
Hello everyone! I'm in a class that is teaching us about land management, conservation, and nature rights in the Western United States. For the final, we need to write an essay on a topic of our choosing.
My essay is about why people care so much about protecting nature. I'm looking at how our emotions and personal connection to the environment play a big role in conservation. I also want to explore how the land around us has changed over time and why that makes people feel the need to protect it. I am opening this up to people who are involved in any conservation efforts, not only people located in the West.
I was wondering if any of you would mind giving some feedback on why you find conservation important!
How do you see emotional connection playing a role in conservation efforts?
Do you believe people need to have a personal connection to nature in order to care about conservation? Why or why not?
Hello! I am a resident of Newport, RI where a local beloved pond, Almy Pond, has become unhabitable due to high levels of pollutants. My university professor has been conducting research on the water quality for the last four years, but so far the city has not cared one bit. How can I convince my city to care about the pond and its health? Many plants and animals living in/around the pond have suffered and even died due to its health decline. The pond has high levels of e. coli and other pollutants, but the city refuses to track the source.
Should I make a petition and go door to door? Would that even work? Does anyone have any cost-effective or time-efficient suggestions? Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance!!!!
Hi everyone,
I'm a conservationist with a few years of experience in the UK, currently in between roles and applying for new opportunities. During this transition period, I'm eager to deepen my understanding of conservation, both practically and theoretically. I'd like to make the most of this time by reading and learning more about species identification, survey methodologies, habitat management, and any relevant case studies that have shaped conservation practices.
I'm particularly interested in books that cover real-world applications and provide insights into the challenges and successes of conservation efforts, especially if they offer lessons that can be applied on the ground. Whether it’s an inspiring memoir, an in-depth ecological study, or a practical guide, I’d love to hear about the books that have had a significant impact on your work or shaped your perspective as a conservationist.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions—I appreciate your time and look forward to adding some valuable reads to my list!
Are there rewilding jobs where you can live on-site in the UK? I want to learn more about the field in the hopes of doing something similar with my own piece of land. Ideally, I'd like to live in nature for a few months, or even a year. Is this something that's available anywhere? I’ve been searching online but haven't come across anything like this, so perhaps it doesn’t exist.