Tom Lansley
@tomlansley.bsky.social
PhD with BirdLife International and the University of Sheffield, studying Key Biodiversity Areas. Birds, conservation, ecology…
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Tom Lansley
@tomlansley.bsky.social
· Mar 7
I am delighted to share my first PhD paper! We found that Key Biodiversity Areas cover the distributions of the world’s terrestrial birds excellently, representing 99.7%. #KBAs are incredibly useful for conservation planning and policy. 🧪🦤🦉🌍🌐
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🦜 New PhD project with @ACCE_DTP and project partners Macaw Recovery Network and Longleat — using bioacoustics data to help conserve one of the Neotropics’ most charismatic parrots, the Critically Endangered Great Green Macaw.
Find out more about ACCE+ DLA and how to apply 👉 accedtp.ac.uk
Find out more about ACCE+ DLA and how to apply 👉 accedtp.ac.uk
ACCE+ DLA programme: Landscape-scale drivers and limits of endangered species spatial and temporal distribution at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - ACCE+ DLA programme: Landscape-scale drivers and limits of endangered species spatial and temporal distribution at University of Sheffield, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🦜 New PhD project with @ACCE_DTP and project partners Macaw Recovery Network and Longleat — using bioacoustics data to help conserve one of the Neotropics’ most charismatic parrots, the Critically Endangered Great Green Macaw.
Find out more about ACCE+ DLA and how to apply 👉 accedtp.ac.uk
Find out more about ACCE+ DLA and how to apply 👉 accedtp.ac.uk
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🚨The European Parliament just rejected the #Forest Monitoring Law 🚨
The proposal was a much-needed piece of legislation, essential to better understanding the state of Europe’s forests and how best to tackle their current breakdown.
Our reaction 👇
The proposal was a much-needed piece of legislation, essential to better understanding the state of Europe’s forests and how best to tackle their current breakdown.
Our reaction 👇
October 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🚨The European Parliament just rejected the #Forest Monitoring Law 🚨
The proposal was a much-needed piece of legislation, essential to better understanding the state of Europe’s forests and how best to tackle their current breakdown.
Our reaction 👇
The proposal was a much-needed piece of legislation, essential to better understanding the state of Europe’s forests and how best to tackle their current breakdown.
Our reaction 👇
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Check out the new Key Biodiversity Areas website at www.keybiodiversityareas.org. Helpful guidance on what KBAs are, how they are being used by governments & other end-users, how to get involved, unprecedented access to the full dataset etc. @keybiodiversity.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
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October 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Check out the new Key Biodiversity Areas website at www.keybiodiversityareas.org. Helpful guidance on what KBAs are, how they are being used by governments & other end-users, how to get involved, unprecedented access to the full dataset etc. @keybiodiversity.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
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Well, it's official. After our paper last year (onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....), the Slender-billed Curlew is officially declared Extinct today.
Scientists dream of describing new species, not writing their obituary and epitaph, knowing that they are gone forever #ornithology
Scientists dream of describing new species, not writing their obituary and epitaph, knowing that they are gone forever #ornithology
October 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Well, it's official. After our paper last year (onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....), the Slender-billed Curlew is officially declared Extinct today.
Scientists dream of describing new species, not writing their obituary and epitaph, knowing that they are gone forever #ornithology
Scientists dream of describing new species, not writing their obituary and epitaph, knowing that they are gone forever #ornithology
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New on global conservation science:
Most bird species overlap with Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), yet gaps remain, especially for northern and temperate species. Expanding KBA coverage could better safeguard global avian diversity.
Lansley et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Most bird species overlap with Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), yet gaps remain, especially for northern and temperate species. Expanding KBA coverage could better safeguard global avian diversity.
Lansley et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
October 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
New on global conservation science:
Most bird species overlap with Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), yet gaps remain, especially for northern and temperate species. Expanding KBA coverage could better safeguard global avian diversity.
Lansley et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Most bird species overlap with Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), yet gaps remain, especially for northern and temperate species. Expanding KBA coverage could better safeguard global avian diversity.
Lansley et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
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This complete shambles is a useful reminder of why companies who say "Don't worry about the carbon, we're planting trees for that" should be treated with scepticism.
BrewDog sells Lost Forest after series of tree-planting controversies
Brewdog has announced it has sold its “Lost Forest” after 250,000 of the trees it planted on the Scottish estate died ...
www.forestryjournal.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This complete shambles is a useful reminder of why companies who say "Don't worry about the carbon, we're planting trees for that" should be treated with scepticism.
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Celebrating the life of a conservation legend. 🕊️
Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Dame Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025). Jane was a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees and a passionate advocate for community-led conservation action. 🌿
Read more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Dame Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025). Jane was a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees and a passionate advocate for community-led conservation action. 🌿
Read more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
In tribute to Dame Jane Goodall, a conservation legend
Today, we pay tribute to conservation hero Dame Jane Goodall (1934-2025).
www.birdlife.org
October 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Celebrating the life of a conservation legend. 🕊️
Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Dame Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025). Jane was a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees and a passionate advocate for community-led conservation action. 🌿
Read more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Dame Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025). Jane was a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees and a passionate advocate for community-led conservation action. 🌿
Read more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
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Conservation will have its greatest impact if we target it at sites which have global significance. A study just out shows we are missing half of these sites on average in most countries. conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
All countries need to update their Key Biodiversity Area networks
All countries need to update their Key Biodiversity Area networks
September 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Conservation will have its greatest impact if we target it at sites which have global significance. A study just out shows we are missing half of these sites on average in most countries. conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
All countries need to update their Key Biodiversity Area networks
All countries need to update their Key Biodiversity Area networks
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Celebrating #WorldRiversDay !💧
Rivers not only provide fresh water but also serve as rich habitats for countless species and sustain the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide.🦆
Read more about river @keybiodiversity.bsky.social in our article here👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...
Rivers not only provide fresh water but also serve as rich habitats for countless species and sustain the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide.🦆
Read more about river @keybiodiversity.bsky.social in our article here👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...
September 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Celebrating #WorldRiversDay !💧
Rivers not only provide fresh water but also serve as rich habitats for countless species and sustain the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide.🦆
Read more about river @keybiodiversity.bsky.social in our article here👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...
Rivers not only provide fresh water but also serve as rich habitats for countless species and sustain the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide.🦆
Read more about river @keybiodiversity.bsky.social in our article here👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...
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This is a game changer for marine conservation. Now we need to build on the momentum and designate high seas marine protected areas to conserve Key Biodiversity Areas @keybiodiversity.bsky.social
🌊 A historic day for our oceans! 🌍
With 60 ratifications, the High Seas Treaty will now come into force – a milestone for global ocean conservation.
Let’s keep building momentum and turn 60 into global! #60toGlobal
Discover more 👉 highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif... @highseasalliance.bsky.social
With 60 ratifications, the High Seas Treaty will now come into force – a milestone for global ocean conservation.
Let’s keep building momentum and turn 60 into global! #60toGlobal
Discover more 👉 highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif... @highseasalliance.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 7:49 AM
This is a game changer for marine conservation. Now we need to build on the momentum and designate high seas marine protected areas to conserve Key Biodiversity Areas @keybiodiversity.bsky.social
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As humans face record-breaking heatwaves, our new research led by Max Kotz shows intensified heat extremes caused a 25–38% decline in the level of abundance of
tropical birds since 1950. These impacts often exceed those of average temperature rise and direct human pressures.
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tropical birds since 1950. These impacts often exceed those of average temperature rise and direct human pressures.
rdcu.be/eAlQh
August 12, 2025 at 6:54 AM
As humans face record-breaking heatwaves, our new research led by Max Kotz shows intensified heat extremes caused a 25–38% decline in the level of abundance of
tropical birds since 1950. These impacts often exceed those of average temperature rise and direct human pressures.
rdcu.be/eAlQh
tropical birds since 1950. These impacts often exceed those of average temperature rise and direct human pressures.
rdcu.be/eAlQh
I had a great time in Brisbane at @iccb2025.bsky.social presenting my first and second PhD chapters. I was even a finalist for best presentation at the conference!
I saw so many old friends, met great new people, and heard so much cool science.
#ICCB2025
I saw so many old friends, met great new people, and heard so much cool science.
#ICCB2025
July 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I had a great time in Brisbane at @iccb2025.bsky.social presenting my first and second PhD chapters. I was even a finalist for best presentation at the conference!
I saw so many old friends, met great new people, and heard so much cool science.
#ICCB2025
I saw so many old friends, met great new people, and heard so much cool science.
#ICCB2025
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Here's a short video (in English) all about my two years of research on wild pollinators in France's newest national park!
We're talking protected areas, forest networks, roadsides and legislation. Hope you enjoy! 🐝
We're talking protected areas, forest networks, roadsides and legislation. Hope you enjoy! 🐝
À la rencontre des pollinisateurs du Parc national de forêts
YouTube video by Pollinis
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July 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Here's a short video (in English) all about my two years of research on wild pollinators in France's newest national park!
We're talking protected areas, forest networks, roadsides and legislation. Hope you enjoy! 🐝
We're talking protected areas, forest networks, roadsides and legislation. Hope you enjoy! 🐝
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In most of the world day-to-day weather variations are still much larger than long-term global warming.
As a result, both daily record highs and daily record lows remain common.
However as the world warms, new daily record highs consistently far outnumber new daily record lows.
🧪
As a result, both daily record highs and daily record lows remain common.
However as the world warms, new daily record highs consistently far outnumber new daily record lows.
🧪
July 23, 2025 at 7:45 AM
In most of the world day-to-day weather variations are still much larger than long-term global warming.
As a result, both daily record highs and daily record lows remain common.
However as the world warms, new daily record highs consistently far outnumber new daily record lows.
🧪
As a result, both daily record highs and daily record lows remain common.
However as the world warms, new daily record highs consistently far outnumber new daily record lows.
🧪
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Flamingos actively generate miniature underwater whirlpools to trap and capture live prey, according to new research:
Flamingos use water tornadoes to hunt prey
Flamingos actively hunt prey using swirling water vortices created by their feet, necks and beaks, new research shows. By stirring sediment and 'chattering' their beaks, they concentrate and capture live prey such as brine shrimp. This challenges their image as passive feeders and could inspire technologies for water filtration, microplastic removal and mud-walking robots.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Flamingos actively generate miniature underwater whirlpools to trap and capture live prey, according to new research:
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New paper reviewing the world's 10,443 Critically Endangered species: their status, distribution threats and the actions needed for their recovery
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
The status, threats and conservation of Critically Endangered species - Nature Reviews Biodiversity
Species classified as Critically Endangered are at greatest risk of extinction, and their preservation and recovery are crucial to meeting global biodiversity aims. This Review assesses the geographic...
www.nature.com
June 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
New paper reviewing the world's 10,443 Critically Endangered species: their status, distribution threats and the actions needed for their recovery
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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We've just launched AviList! - the new unified global taxonomic checklist for the world's birds, developed through the Working Group on Avian Classification, including BirdLife, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, IOC and others @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social www.avilist.org
June 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We've just launched AviList! - the new unified global taxonomic checklist for the world's birds, developed through the Working Group on Avian Classification, including BirdLife, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, IOC and others @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social www.avilist.org
I'm really excited for #ICCB2025
I am presenting a talk: 'How effectively do Key Biodiversity Areas represent global avian diversity?'
Monday 16th, 11:45, Mezzanine Level Meeting Room M2.
Also presenting a poster tropical moist forests in KBAs.
Wednesday 18th, 16:15, Great Hall.
See you there!
I am presenting a talk: 'How effectively do Key Biodiversity Areas represent global avian diversity?'
Monday 16th, 11:45, Mezzanine Level Meeting Room M2.
Also presenting a poster tropical moist forests in KBAs.
Wednesday 18th, 16:15, Great Hall.
See you there!
Who else is presenting at #ICCB2025 ?
So many exciting talks and posters in the program! Repost this slide and let us know when / where to find you!
So many exciting talks and posters in the program! Repost this slide and let us know when / where to find you!
June 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I'm really excited for #ICCB2025
I am presenting a talk: 'How effectively do Key Biodiversity Areas represent global avian diversity?'
Monday 16th, 11:45, Mezzanine Level Meeting Room M2.
Also presenting a poster tropical moist forests in KBAs.
Wednesday 18th, 16:15, Great Hall.
See you there!
I am presenting a talk: 'How effectively do Key Biodiversity Areas represent global avian diversity?'
Monday 16th, 11:45, Mezzanine Level Meeting Room M2.
Also presenting a poster tropical moist forests in KBAs.
Wednesday 18th, 16:15, Great Hall.
See you there!
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Having had time to digest the new BNG consultation, I am *astounded* at the proposed changes to the small sites metric (SSM). If the changes are implemented, the SSM could apply to developments up to 49 dwellings/1ha - affecting a lot of developments! 1/ consult.defra.gov.uk/defra-biodiv...
consult.defra.gov.uk
June 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Having had time to digest the new BNG consultation, I am *astounded* at the proposed changes to the small sites metric (SSM). If the changes are implemented, the SSM could apply to developments up to 49 dwellings/1ha - affecting a lot of developments! 1/ consult.defra.gov.uk/defra-biodiv...
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The KBA identification process is highly inclusive, consultative, and nationally driven. National Coordination Groups, and anyone with appropriate data, may propose a site as a KBA.
Discover more about the proposing process here 🌐 bit.ly/4dhash3
Discover more about the proposing process here 🌐 bit.ly/4dhash3
May 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The KBA identification process is highly inclusive, consultative, and nationally driven. National Coordination Groups, and anyone with appropriate data, may propose a site as a KBA.
Discover more about the proposing process here 🌐 bit.ly/4dhash3
Discover more about the proposing process here 🌐 bit.ly/4dhash3
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Today is International Day for Biological Diversity!🐦🌍
Let us renew our commitment to identifying, safeguarding and restoring Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) worldwide.
Let’s live in harmony with nature.🌿
Find out more👉 datazone.birdlife.org/about-our-sc...
@keybiodiversity.bsky.social
Let us renew our commitment to identifying, safeguarding and restoring Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) worldwide.
Let’s live in harmony with nature.🌿
Find out more👉 datazone.birdlife.org/about-our-sc...
@keybiodiversity.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Today is International Day for Biological Diversity!🐦🌍
Let us renew our commitment to identifying, safeguarding and restoring Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) worldwide.
Let’s live in harmony with nature.🌿
Find out more👉 datazone.birdlife.org/about-our-sc...
@keybiodiversity.bsky.social
Let us renew our commitment to identifying, safeguarding and restoring Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) worldwide.
Let’s live in harmony with nature.🌿
Find out more👉 datazone.birdlife.org/about-our-sc...
@keybiodiversity.bsky.social
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Who else is presenting at #ICCB2025 ?
So many exciting talks and posters in the program! Repost this slide and let us know when / where to find you!
So many exciting talks and posters in the program! Repost this slide and let us know when / where to find you!
May 19, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Who else is presenting at #ICCB2025 ?
So many exciting talks and posters in the program! Repost this slide and let us know when / where to find you!
So many exciting talks and posters in the program! Repost this slide and let us know when / where to find you!
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Pleased to contribute some long(ish..) term data from Honduras as part of BioTIME 2.0: a terrific dataset ripe for all sorts of questions! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Also another wake up call as to the massive biological data gaps across equatorial Africa (and the tropics in general)..
Also another wake up call as to the massive biological data gaps across equatorial Africa (and the tropics in general)..
May 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Pleased to contribute some long(ish..) term data from Honduras as part of BioTIME 2.0: a terrific dataset ripe for all sorts of questions! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Also another wake up call as to the massive biological data gaps across equatorial Africa (and the tropics in general)..
Also another wake up call as to the massive biological data gaps across equatorial Africa (and the tropics in general)..