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 |
| 127 – March 2025 |
Grasslands Submissions are welcomed on any area of grassland ecology, habitat creation, agriculture, land use, conservation grazing, species assemblages, etc. |
15 November 2024 |
| 128 – June 2025 |
Ecological Connectivity and Resilience Submissions are welcomed on any area of ecological connectivity, including practical interventions, urban ecology, progress on the Lawton principles, species range changes and other climate resilience issues, landscape design, etc. For this edition we are also particularly keen to receive submissions on how ecologists are incorporating ecosystem function and resilience into their work, for example, where practitioners have included enhancing and restoring natural capital and ecosystem service benefits (e.g. soil and water quality, carbon storage, pollination, human health and well-being, amelioration of floods and drought). |
14 February 2025 |
| 129 – September 2025 |
Careers in Ecology and Environmental Management Submissions are welcomed on any aspect of careers in ecology and environmental management, including career paths, CPD, career changers, changing roles/sectors within ecology, early career ecologists, getting into the sector, EDI and other challenges, etc. |
16 May 2025 |
| 130 – December 2025 |
Non-Themed Edition We welcome article submissions on any topic. |
15 August 2025 |
| 131 – March 2026 |
Habitat Monitoring Share your insights on monitoring successes and challenges, compliance and enforcement, innovative monitoring practices, policy shifts and real-world case studies across the UK and Ireland. Let’s explore what’s working, what’s not, possible solutions and looking forward to the future. |
14 November 2025 |
| 132 – June 2026 |
Understanding and Managing Soils From soil as a vital ecosystem to its implications for hydrology and agriculture, we welcome articles on land use, restoration strategies and management practices, including for example for upland and/or lowland peatlands. |
13 February 2026 |
| 133 – September 2026 |
Linking Policy and Practice We welcome thought-provoking pieces on the intersection of politics, regulation and implementation. How are current policies shaping ecology and nature conservation across the UK and Ireland? What can policy-makers learn from practical experience? Let’s discuss Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), planning reforms, new government strategies and their implications for the sector. |
15 May 2026 |
| 134 – December 2026 |
Non-Themed We welcome article submissions on any topic. |
14 August 2026 |
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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Subscription to In Practice is available to non-members in hardcopy format. For further information on ordering a subscription, please contact enquiries@cieem.net.
| Hardcopy (UK) | Hardcopy (outside UK) | |
| 1 Year subscription (4 issues) | £55 | £75 |
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Editor and Editorial Board
The In Practice Editor is Dr Nik Prowse.
Jason Reeves co-ordinates internal contributions and manages the publication.
The In Practice Editorial Board consists of:
- Kate Bayley MCIEEM
- Joanne Denyer MCIEEM
- Ursula Digby CEnv MCIEEM
- Sally Fraser CEnv MCIEEM
- Neil Harwood CEnv MCIEEM
- Sue Lawley CEnv MCIEEM
- Jim Littlemore CEcol MCIEEM
- Caroline McParland CEnv MCIEEM
- Charlotte Rose MCIEEM
- Monique Speksnyder MCIEEM