SCB News Blog

The SCB News Blog is the best source for member-oriented news from the Society for Conservation Biology. Here you'll find an account of what's new at SCB, coverage of SCB members in the news, and conservation-related commentary and reportage.

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Smith Fellows 2024 Call for Proposals Announced

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The Society for Conservation Biology is pleased to solicit applications for the David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Program. These two-year postdoctoral fellowships provide support for outstanding early-career scientists who propose innovative ways to link conservation science and theory with policy and management.

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Nicole Crane Selected to Lead the Smith Fellows Program as Executive Director

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The Cedar Tree Foundation and Society for Conservation Biology is pleased to announce the selection of Nicole Crane as Executive Director of the David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship.

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SCB Welcomes the Class of 2023 Smith Fellows!

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​The Society for Conservation Biology and the Cedar Tree Foundation announce the recipients of the 2023 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship

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Member Spotlight: Alejandro Grajal-Puche

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We held a Q&A with SCB Graduate Student Research Award Winner Alejandro Grajal-Puche to get to know more about him and his work and research on conserving biodiversity by supporting ecosystem services within agricultural systems.

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2022 SCB Members Meeting

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The 2022 SCB Members Meeting will take place on Thursday, 8 December. Join us and make your voice heard as a member!

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