๐ฑ Di Stefano et al. show seed germination niches vary along plant zonation in Mediterranean temporary ponds. Temperature and light responses help explain when different species emerge.
๐พ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐, ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐
Join us ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐-๐๐ for the 21st Eurasian Grassland Conference! ๐ฟ
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๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ:
โข Mar 31: Early-bird Registration
โข May 10: Abstract Submission
๐ Keynotes from global experts in grassland ecology.
๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ & ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
๐ edgg.org/egc2026
#EGC2026 #Grasslands
๐ขThe IAVS Early Career Supporting #Grant is still open!
Follow the instructions available at ๐https://www.iavs.org/page/YSCareerSupportingGrants
#VegetationScience #YoungScientists #ResearchFunding #PlantScience #grantopportunity
๐ฑ Do plants compete even in Antarctica?
Huisman et al. found the dominant moss Sanionia uncinata grows faster when paired with other mosses, while neighbouring species decline. Even harsh Antarctic environments include strong plant interactions.
โฑ๏ธ How have coastal dune slack plant communities changed over nearly four decades?
Millett et al report stable local diversity but shifts in species composition, with fewer indicator species and more shade-tolerant plants despite conservation grazing.
๐จLast days to fill in!
The IAVS DEI Committee invites members to share their perspectives through this anonymous questionnaire. Your responses will help guide actions to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at @iavs5.bsky.social
๐ Take the survey:
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#IAVS #VegetationScience
Exciting position at The School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University.
We are looking for an Associate Lecturer in Plant Ecology.
A great opportunity to teach, mentor students and contribute to plant ecology research on the Wallumattagal Campus in Sydney.
๐ฑ #IAVS2026 Symposium Workshop
Joint Species Models with the HMSC Package
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21 June 2026 | โฐ 10:00โ13:00, 14:00โ16:00
๐ฅ Limited to 15 participants
2026gijon.iavs-meetings.org/program/
#IAVS2026 #Workshops #EcologyMethods #VegetationEcology
๐ Great #opportunity for early-career #vegetation scientists! ๐ฑ
The IAVS ECS Grant supports MSc/PhD students and early Postdocs to boost their #career!
Grow your skills, network, and research! ๐ฟ
Apply on our Website๐
www.iavs.org/page/YSCaree...
๐ฑ Eurasian Grassland Conference 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria | 19โ23 July
Connect science & conservation for grassland sustainability ๐ฌ๐พ
More: edgg.org/egc2026
#EGC2026 #IAVS
Palaearctic Grasslands 66 is published vegsciblog.org/2026/02/27/p... @iavs5.bsky.social
We are hiring!
@unihohenheim.bsky.social
Our group is looking for a Senior Researcher (50%; TV-L 13) in vegetation ecology for 3+3 years ๐ฑ๐
The position includes a modest amount of teaching and strong support to develop third-party funded research.
Find more details: tinyurl.com/3v4ek64c
๐ฑ Reminder Grant Opportunity for ECRs in Asia!
The #IAVS Asian Regional Section has launched a Small #Grant Scheme to support MSc/PhD students & early career researchers in advancing high-quality #vegetation science.
๐ Deadline: March 31, 2026 (23:59CET)
Apply now:
๐ www.iavs.org/page/AsianRe...
๐ฟ Can canopy reflectance reveal species habitat preferences?
Lรถfgren et al. show grassland spectra on รland track nitrogen and phosphorus preferences of plant species, linking remote sensing to ecology.
๐ณ Where are rainforest refugia under climate change?
Dimon et al. identify persistent and recolonised areas in the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and project future range contraction to refugia and high altitudes.
๐ฑ Early bird registrations for #IAVS2026 are still open!
Join fellow vegetation scientists for discussions, learning, and connection at IAVS 2026 in Gijรณn.
๐๏ธ Early Bird: 1 January โ 31 March 2026
๐ Registration details: 2026gijon.iavs-meetings.org/registration/
#IAVS2026 #Vegetation #Ecology
a flyer with the next two webinars: open vegetation data on march 13th and from a vegetation-plot database to a GBIF dataset on march 27th
We're back with more webinars!
Starting 2026 with two events co-hosted with European Vegetation Survey all about sharing and accessing open vegetation data.
Register here for the upcoming webinar on the 13th and follow our updates!
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
๐ฅ How resilient are cool rainforest remnants to fire?
Bale highlights that severe fire damaged Nothofagus moorei forests in New South Wales. Canopy loss and low genetic diversity may limit long-term recovery.
๐ How we measure leaf traits matters.
Blรกzquez et al. report that protocols strongly affect estimates, especially for compound leaves. Including petiolar tissues improves comparability across studies.
Flyer with basic information about the iDiv Summer School
View of a male researcher making records on a tablet outdoors with small yellow flowers in the background
๐ฑ Apply now for the iDiv Summer School: โPassion for Collecting โ Collection-Based Research in Plant Ecologyโ
Participants will learn how to work with living collections, seed banks, and herbaria to unlock ecological insights.
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24โ28 Aug 2026 ๐๏ธ Apply by 31 Mar 2026
๐ www.idiv.de/events/summe...
Weโre hiring! ๐ฟ
Permanent E13 (100%) position in Plant Ecology & Biodiversity Research at Leibniz University Hannover.
Focus: vegetation ecology, field research, quantitative skills, teaching (BSc, German required).
Deadline: 15 April 2026
Details: www.uni-hannover.de/jobs/id/8379/
Open position as research associate in our Vegetation Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation group @leuphana.bsky.social. Limited to 1 year, but an ideal chance to gain teaching experience and develop independent research ๐๐ณ๐ป๐ฑ. Apply until March 26. Details: tinyurl.com/yc6dnr8p
๐ด๐ Observer error matters.
Klein et al. report that misidentifications weaken speciesโenvironment models, while using genus/family levels or excluding rare species can inflate results. Fine taxonomic resolution is recommended.
๐ฅ๐ฟ Johnson et al. found that over 30 years in DuPage County, Illinois, burns homogenized plant traits, favoring herbaceous species and long-distance dispersal, but did not homogenize species composition.
How do alpine plants cope with multiday heat? Hanley et al. report that photosystem heat tolerance acclimated during field warming, but recovery was slow and strongly species-specific. These differences may shape future alpine community responses to heatwaves.
๐๐ฟ How has Applied Vegetation Science evolved over 27 years?
A data-driven review highlights restoration & reclamation, grassland management, and vegetation change as the journalโs leading themes.
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๐ฟ๐ง How does road proximity affect vegetation?
A global meta-analysis shows roadside plots host 46% more non-native species, reduced structure, and compositional shifts toward ruderal plants.
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๐ฅGhermandi et al. report that seasonal climate and disturbances like drought, wildfire, and volcanic ash strongly influence cover, richness, and recovery in semiarid grasslands in Patagonia, with faster rebound after fire than after drought or ash deposition.
๐ข Position open! We are seeking a motivated researcher to drive the digitalization of forest management, focusing on developing and incorporating automated, cost-efficient methods for acquiring tree-level data to support precision forestry. www.slu.se/en/about-slu...
One of our authors, Dr. Maria Fungomeli (National Museums of Kenya) delivered a keynote at #ECTE2026.
๐Her talk, "Biodiversity Patterns in the Kenyan Coastal Forests and Conservation Implications," highlighted critical research for one of East Africa's most threatened #ecosystems. (1/3)
