In Practice is CIEEM’s highly regarded quarterly membership publication. It is highly valued by our members and is integral to the work that we do to raise standards and share knowledge.
In Practice is published in March, June, September and December, and is circulated to all members, either in print or digitally. Discussion is promoted via social media and CIEEM’s website.
CIEEM members can access the last two years of In Practice publications in the members’ area (login at the top of the page) of the website. Editions older than two years are publicly available in the Resource Hub.
In Practice invites contributions on any aspect of ecology and environmental management but does not aim to publish scientific papers presenting the results of original research. Contributions should be sent to the Editor.
Potential authors should see deadlines below and also read the Guidance for Authors.
Themes and Submission Deadlines
| EDITION | THEME | ARTICLE SUBMISSION DEADLINE |
| 116 – June 2022 |
Nature-Based Solutions This issue’s theme can be broadly interpreted, including practical solutions to the nature and climate crises, linking climate and biodiversity with social challenges, integrating natural capital into decision-making, ecological restoration and creation, and ecosystem-based adaptations. |
18 February 2022 |
| 117 – September 2022 |
Bryophytes and Lichens This is a focused edition on mosses, liverworts and lichens, although we would also welcome articles on fungi and algae (including diatoms) – collectively what used to be called the ‘lower plants’. Issues that we are interested in include (but are not limited to) restoration and management of relevant habitats, their use in habitat, air and water quality assessments, and also taxonomy and identification skills. |
Deadline extended to 30 May 2022 |
| 118 – December 2022 |
Non-themed Submissions welcome on any topic. |
19 August 2022 |
| 119 – March 2023 |
Rewilding, Habitat Restoration & Species Reintroductions Having last covered this topic in 2017, we are revisiting it given how much this topic has moved on. |
18 November 2022 |
| 120 – June 2023 |
Invertebrates We welcome article submissions on any aspect of invertebrate ecology, including marine, freshwater and terrestrial. |
17 February 2023 |
| 121 – September 2023 |
Diversity, Accessibility & Capacity in the Sector This issue will focus on the people element of the profession. We welcome article submissions on improving diversity and inclusion in the sector, removing barriers to enter the profession and creating new routes into the sector, addressing capacity issues and skills shortages in the sector, and improving the status and standing of the profession. |
19 May 2023 |
| 122 – December 2023 |
Non-themed We welcome article submissions on any topic. |
18 August 2023 |
If you would like to contribute to one of these issues please contact the Editor (details below). Contributions are welcomed from both members and non-members.
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| Hard copy only | UK | Outside the UK |
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| 2 Year subscription (8 issues) | £80 | £130 |
Individual hardcopy back issues can also be purchased on request (subject to availability).
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Editor and Editorial Board
The In Practice Editor is Nik Prowse.
Jason Reeves co-ordinates internal contributions and manages the publication.
The In Practice Editorial Board consists of:
- Kate Bayley MCIEEM
- Dominic Coath MCIEEM
- Mihai Coroi CEnv MCIEEM
- Joanne Denyer MCIEEM
- Ursula Digby CEnv MCIEEM
- Frances Giaquinto CEnv MCIEEM
- Neil Harwood CEnv MCIEEM
- Claire Howe MCIEEM
- Sue Lawley CEnv MCIEEM
- Caroline McParland CEnv MCIEEM
- Ian Morrissey CEnv MCIEEM
- Patrick White MCIEEM