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Nordic Journal of Botany @nordicjbotany.bsky.social · 14d

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: We are now inviting abstract submissions for the special issue Tundra Transitions -
Understanding Vegetation Change Across Scales and Systems.
Submit by 30th Nov via vist.ly/48ts3 or to [email protected]. Invited manuscripts should be submitted by 31st May 2026.

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Julia Kemppinen @juliakemppinen.bsky.social · 21d

Extended deadline! Submissions welcomed until 1st December to the npj biodiversity collection: Impacts of Global Change on Polar Terrestrial Biodiversity 🐻‍❄️🐧 Edited by: @annebeejay.bsky.social, Daly Noll Vergara, Luis Pertierra and me www.nature.com/collections/...

Impacts of Global Change on Polar Terrestrial Biodiversity

This collection examines how human activities and global change stressors are transforming the composition and functioning of terrestrial Arctic and Antarctic ...

www.nature.com

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Dr. Mariana García Criado @nanitundra.bsky.social · 23d

🌲 Boreal-tundra species drive Arctic plant borealization 🌲

Our new study in #EcologyLetters quantifies tundra plant borealization, assesses its main drivers and identifies the species & traits contributing to borealization.

doi.org/10.1111/ele....

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Illustration of a branch of Betula glandulosa (Resin birch). Illustration by Alberto S. Ballesteros (@asbillustration.bsky.social).

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Natalie Ahlstrand @natalieahlstrand.bsky.social · Jun 10

Herbarium specimens reveal drivers of Arctic shrub growth @newphyt.bsky.social

Shrub specimens can be used to recreate annual growth chronologies and help understand plant responses to global change.

With @annebeejay.bsky.social, ZA Panchen, JDM Speed

nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Dr. Mariana García Criado @nanitundra.bsky.social · Apr 30

🌸Plant diversity dynamics over space and time in a warming Arctic 🌸

Our new study @nature.com analysed plant diversity change in >2000 tundra plots over 4 decades. We found that plants changed unevenly, mostly driven by warming and biotic interactions.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Illustration of a Greenlandic landscape, showing in the foreground Rhododendron lapponicum on a cliff, with sea ice and icebergs in the background. Illustration by Alberto S. Ballesteros (@asbillustration.bsky.social)

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Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Feb 11

For the polyploid fans AND the pollinator fans out there, some thoughts on polyploid establishment 🐝🪰🌿🌱

Wilhelm Osterman @wilosterman.bsky.social · Feb 11

📢 Viewpoint in New Phyt. on polyploid establishment!
Key take-homes🧵
1. In contrast to earlier hypotheses that pollinators can help new polyploids establish, we suggest that pollinators mainly prevent polyploid establishment because outcrossing increases the strength of minority cytotype exclusion.

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Robert G. Björk @robertgbjork.bsky.social · Dec 5

I've put together this Starter Pack because I still miss connecting with many Arctic colleagues on this platform. Apologies if I missed adding some of you, but you're all welcome to join!
go.bsky.app/KRYFusr

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Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Dec 19

Extended deadline to January 7. Come join us in Gothenburg! 🤩

Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Nov 28

Postdoc position in Arctic carbon cycling here at the University of Gothenburg 🇸🇪 with my very awesome 😎 colleague Mats Björkman: web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103... #Arctic #postdoc #job

Postdoc position in biogeochemistry focusing on the Arctic carbon balance in a warmer climate

Biogeochemistry with focus on carbon dynamics, climate change ecology, remote sensing, quantitative ecology. At the Department of

web103.reachmee.com

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Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Dec 10

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Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Dec 10

I completely agree on the magic of a hot beverage! Even better if freshly made. A cup of soup also sounds like a great idea.

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Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Dec 9

Just for fun 😊 We compiled some of our favorite #fieldwork “life hacks”. What are we missing? edge-ecology.com/blog/

EDGE LAB

Ecological Dynamics at Geographic Extremes

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Kryštof Chytrý @krystofchytry.bsky.social · Dec 1

🎄 Advent calendar for plant enthusiasts!

With @vercakalnikova.bsky.social, we have gone through our photo archives and, quite unsurprisingly, found many alpine plants there. From now on, at least until Christmas, we will introduce one alpine plant species a day in this 🧵

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Joaquín Hortal @jhortal.bsky.social · Dec 2

65 years ago, on 1/12/59, 12 countries (now 67) signed the Antarctic Treaty, declaring that "Antarctica shall be used for peaceful purposes only". Despite being a sanctuary devoted to science, global change is threatening Antarctic ecosystems, and the situation is even worst at the Arctic. (1/2)

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Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Nov 28

Postdoc position in Arctic carbon cycling here at the University of Gothenburg 🇸🇪 with my very awesome 😎 colleague Mats Björkman: web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103... #Arctic #postdoc #job

Postdoc position in biogeochemistry focusing on the Arctic carbon balance in a warmer climate

Biogeochemistry with focus on carbon dynamics, climate change ecology, remote sensing, quantitative ecology. At the Department of

web103.reachmee.com

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Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Nov 24

Would love to join, thanks! scholar.google.co.uk/citations?us...

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Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Nov 23

Let me guess, you have another new project idea 😉

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Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Nov 21

Just visited Tromsø for the first time and all I can say is 🤩🤩🤩 #Arctic

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Brian J. Enquist @bjenquist.bsky.social · Nov 14

New to Bluesky? Interested in trait-based ecology? evolution?Want papers and discussions in one feed ? Good news! First, link your posts with the hashtag(s) #trait, #traits, #FunctionalTraits or the emojis for 'measure ' 🧮➕📏 ' Second, pin the feed to your account bsky.app/profile/did:... easy! 🌎🧪🌾

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Brian J. Enquist @bjenquist.bsky.social · Nov 12

I created a feed for trait-based ecology and evolution to capture posts with the hashtag #trait #traits #FunctionalTraits. or use the emojis for 'measure' 🧮➕📏 . Discussion and research by scientists advancing trait-based approaches in ecology and evolution. bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Nov 11

Link to apply at the website above or here: web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103...

Research Assistant in plant ecology

Research Assistant in plant ecology At the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv) we have

web103.reachmee.com

Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Nov 11

We are looking for a research assistant to join the EDGE lab (edge-ecology.com) here in Gothenburg 🇸🇪 for the next 2 years. A great team and lots of exciting research to be a part of! 🌱🌍🌡️❄️ Please apply or share 🙏 #ecology #job

EDGE LAB

Ecological Dynamics at Geographic Extremes

edge-ecology.com

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Brian J. Enquist @bjenquist.bsky.social · Nov 10

Here is a starter pack for scientists and others interested in trait-based ecology and evolution. Still trying to find everyone here. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list! go.bsky.app/PThMXeX 🧪🌎🌾

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Prof. Vigdis Vandvik @vvandvik.bsky.social · Nov 9

We came out of the #CBD #nature #COP16 with way too much still to be done. As we are now going into #UNFCCC #climate #COP29, this read offers a great overview over the state of affairs, things at stake, and opportunities going forward tackling the two global crises.

www.nrdc.org/bio/yamide-d...

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Anne Bjorkman @annebeejay.bsky.social · Jan 20

Two PhD positions in Arctic plant 🌱 ecology/environmental science. Fully funded for four years, or 5 years if you want to teach too. Please share and/or apply! Deadline Jan 26. Ecology position: web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103... Environmental science position: web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103...

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Robert G. Björk @robertgbjork.bsky.social · Jan 20

Congratulations Dr. ColeBrachmann to a fantastic defense, you were brilliant. A big thanks to Sari Stark being an excellent opponent, and Håkan Wallander, @paulkardol.bsky.social and Margareta Johansson for excellent committee questions. You all made it a very memorable day.

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