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[ November 2025 ]

Fresh insights from 1960s land use maps

Shaded map from the 1960s survey shows a formerly largely grassland area of Downham Market, Norfolk.

    A new study of 1960s land use maps has provided important fresh evidence of the timing and extent of habitat losses caused by agricultural intensification and urban growth in England and Wales.

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    Meet our new science director

    We're delighted that Kathryn Brown OBE will join UKCEH as our new science director. Kathryn will lead our science across land, water and air, shaping our direction in the UK and internationally.

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    Ukraine soils losing vital nutrients

    A new study describes how Ukraine’s soils are rapidly losing vital crop nutrients, threatening long-term global food security and jeopardising the country’s ability to remain the ‘breadbasket of Europe'.

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    Red List highlights threatened plant species

    The updated Red List for Britain’s vascular plants shows that many species once widespread in our countryside are now assessed as threatened.

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    Seabirds more likely to 'divorce' in bad weather

    Wild seabirds are more likely to split up in windy weather, new research shows. This is significant as climate change is bringing windier weather conditions.

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    80 years of Cumbrian lakes monitoring

    This year's Cumbrian Lakes Research Forum was a celebration of 80 years of long-term lakes monitoring in the area, recognising the value of historical data while also looking forward.

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    Tackling the threat of forever chemicals

    We're leading a new project to improve understanding of 'forever chemicals', long-lasting manufactured compounds that can pose risks to ecosystems, wildlife and potentially human health.

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    Oil palm challenges

    We hosted a workshop to explore sustainable oil palm cultivation solutions that also enhance smallholder farmers’ livelihoods across West Africa.

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    Phosphorus focus

    The Sustainable Phosphorus Summit, held in Africa for the first time, featured cross-sector dialogue on phosphorus sustainability, food security and environmental protection.

    [ News round-up ]

    Partnering for the environment

    Our inaugural Trustees dinner brought together UKCEH scientists and trustees with representatives from government, science, NGOs and businesses for discussions on partnership working to deliver solutions and ideas for the environment.

    Highly cited researchers

    Congratulations to Prof James Bullock and Dr Chris Huntingford who appeared on the latest Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list.

    Supporting growth and development at UKCEH

    Our people are at the core of our success as a research institute. Read about some of the exciting initiatives used to support the professional growth of colleagues from across the organisation.

    [ From our YouTube channel ]

    Long-term lakes monitoring

    Looking into a microscope

      Our playlist of videos celebrates 80 years of monitoring in the Cumbrian Lakes.

      UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Maclean Building, Benson Lane, Wallingford, UK OX10 8BB

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