ECOS Feature Articles

Welcome to the ECOS Archive - a compendium of 40 years of commentary and challenging writing on nature conservation in Britain.

You can search the Archive by subject, author or edition.

 

ECOS 1980 1 (1) Forward planning in conservation – David Goode

Abstract: It is hard to predict where problems and opportunities will arise, and to be [...]

ECOS 1980 1 (1) F.O.E. Habitat Campaign – Tim Clarke

Abstract: Loss of a rare butterfly species reflects a wider loss of habitats. This has [...]

ECOS 1980 1 (1) The Countryside in 1980 – Jane Clifford and Philip Lowe

Abstract: The ‘Issue Attention Cycle’ describes the growth and decline of issues. Widespread alarm about [...]

ECOS 1980 1 (1) Landmarks in Conservation: Max Nicholson talked to Charlie Pye Smith and Philip Lowe

Abstract: Max Nicholson’s involvement in conservation spans a generation. His greatest achievement has been as [...]

ECOS 26 (3/4) Winter 2005 Eradicating non-native mammals from islands: facts and perceptions

Abstract: Can science alone determine when eradication of a non-native species is required?   And should [...]

Can you help? BANC Trustee sought

Can you help? BANC Trustee with Fundraising Expertise BANC, like many other organisations, is facing [...]

ECOS 36 (3/4) Book reviews

Inglorious: Conflict in the uplands. Mark Avery Counting Sheep: A celebration of the pastoral heritage [...]

ECOS 36 (3/4) Plotting in the Woods. Emily Adams

Abstract: Revitalising conservation was at the heart of debate at the BANC annual event in [...]

ECOS 36 (3/4) Nature and two legs. Martin Spray

Abstract: Exploring, understanding, and enthusing about nature require both art and science. Download article as [...]

ECOS 36 (3/4) Iran’s greenest government ever. Janet MacKinnon

Abstract: On 17 November 2015, the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a 15 [...]