Editorial Richard Handley CEcol MCIEEM

Features

Does the Biodiversity Metric 3.1 Discourage the Creation of Priority Habitats? by Oliver Glenister

No Consistent Relationship Found Between Biodiversity Metric Habitat Scores and the Presence of Species of Conservation Priority by Isobel Hawkins, Sophus zu Ermgassen, Henry Grub, Jo Treweek and EJ Milner-Gulland

A New Tool to Help Environmental Consultants with Environmental Impact Assessments by Simon Gillings

GIS-based Spatial Analysis Methods: An Exploratory Case Study Using Bat Activity Surveys by Robert Pelc

Woodland Roost Resource: An Alternative Licensing Approach for Large-scale Developments? by Jessica Hinds and Ian Davidson-Watts

Addressing the Impact of Large-scale Reroofing on Bats: A Sheffield Case Study by Daniel Best

Habitat Suitability Modelling for Bats by Greg Slack, Matthew Whittle and Beth Ellis

The Important Ps when Considering Sustainability in Invasive Knotweed Reduction by Lonneke Klein-Aarts

Viewpoints

Evidence is Vital if we are to Deliver Biodiversity Gains by Thomas White, Matthew Bowell, Alec Christie and Harriet Downey

Skopeo: Sourcing Experienced Citizen Scientists for Commercial Bird Surveys by Jamie Dunning

New Expert Volunteering Platform to Support Community Nature Restoration Projects by Caroline Croft

Institute Updates and Sector News

Green Jobs for Nature Website Launched by Sally Hayns

A Delicate Balancing Act by Richard Handley

Policy Activities Update by Amber Connett

Obituary: Dr Julie A. Fossitt by Richard Nairn and Katharine Duff

Ethical Dilemmas and Complaints Update

Social Media Advice Note by Sue Bell and Ellie Strike

From the Country Project Officers

It Is All About You

Student Hub

Membership Update – A Record-Breaking Subscription Year – But With It Comes Challenges by Stuart Parks

International Focus – Human Wildlife Conflict and Co-Existence by Corin Simmonds

From the CIEEM Patrons – Dampening the Swings by Roger Crofts

British Ecological Society – Opening School Doors to Nature by Davy Falkner, Charlotte Harrison, Sammy Mason and Alexa Roditi

By Members for Members

Interview Q&A with Ben Kite

Books, Journals and Resources

Forthcoming Events