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August 21-25, 2011 in Merida, Mexico: The Society for Ecological Restoration International (SER) World Conference on Ecological Restoration is an important forum for addressing the global challenges of biodiversity and habitat loss, climate change, and sustainable development. Gain exposure for your organization, demonstrate your commitment to global restoration efforts, and enhance your visibility among influential leaders and decision-makers by supporting or exhibiting at SER2011.

On October 8, 2008, SER International released its most recent Policy Position Statement entitled "Ecological Restoration as a Tool for Reversing Ecosystem Fragmentation" at the IUCN World Conservation Congress held in Barcelona, Spain. <ENGLISH> <SPANISH> <Power Point> 

In 2006, the Environment Agency published a poll of its top 100 eco-heroes of all time. Next to Charles Darwin was the name of Tony Bradshaw, a pioneer of restoration ecology, who has died aged 82. That juxtaposition was stunningly appropriate, for Tony made his name as an evolutionary biologist. His work on the evolution of tolerance to heavy metals in plants growing in contaminated soils remains the clearest and best example of evolution in action, and Darwin would have applauded it.

The Society for Ecological Restoration International (SER) released its May 2008 Briefing Note on the Opportunities for Integrating Ecological Restoration & Biological Conservation within the Ecosystem Approach at the Convention on Biological Diversity's Ninth Conference of the Parties held in Bonn, Germany, May 19-30, 2008

 

The SER Briefing Note states that the Ecosystem Approach, as developed by the CBD and others, provides us with a comprehensive framework where ecological restoration and biological conservation represent key support beams. George Gann, SER's Chair, argues that as habitat destruction increases and the effects of climate change continue to accelerate, conservation alone is no longer sufficient in protecting the health and continuity of many species.

You've heard about SER's restoration book series with Island Press. Here's a great way to sample the books to see the range of information available. Download the new SER Restoration Reader for free.

 

The goal of the series to create a new international forum devoted to advancing restoration science and practice, as well as their integration. Working together, with a shared sense of mission and interdisciplinary commitment, Island Press and SER are identifying people who know what you want and need to knowprofessionals, academics, and practitioners who've done the work, the research, the thinking. Our authors are people you know, people you'd like to know, with information you need to know. The books have high editorial and content standards, and we strive to stay on the leading, driving edge of restoration developments.

 

SER members receive 10% off the purchase of all books in the series. For more information, visit the book series webpage.