128 upcoming conferences! TBG's list of conservation conferences has been updated and the page has also been better formatted. I finally found an AI agent that is capable of updating it accurately, so expect more regular updates moving forward. (fb)

We have redefined what conservation means in our latest journal article! While the significance of the new definition is a bit pedantic, we also propose the terms beneficial/harmful species to replace the often-critiqued "native/invasive" dichotomy. You can get free access to the paper until March 14th with the link below and here are 2 of the proposed definitions: Beneficial species: A species or population which has been identified through a preponderance of good science for its net positive impact(s) on the functional integrity of suitable habitat and whose presence may align with positive socio-political attitudes. Biodiversity conservation: Any action that intends to have a net positive outcome for one or more suitable habitats and/or beneficial species. (fb)