James Bullock
@jmbecologist.bsky.social
Applied ecologist working on the ecological emergency
Studying ecosystem restoration, rewilding, dispersal, spatial ecology, ecosystem services, agro-ecology, global change. Views are my own & personal/unofficial
Studying ecosystem restoration, rewilding, dispersal, spatial ecology, ecosystem services, agro-ecology, global change. Views are my own & personal/unofficial
Restoration ultimately aims to recover complex ecological systems with many interdependent species at large scale
To understand the driving processes, we combined experiments & modelling
Finding a trade-off between species recovery and food-web complexity
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
To understand the driving processes, we combined experiments & modelling
Finding a trade-off between species recovery and food-web complexity
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
November 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Restoration ultimately aims to recover complex ecological systems with many interdependent species at large scale
To understand the driving processes, we combined experiments & modelling
Finding a trade-off between species recovery and food-web complexity
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
To understand the driving processes, we combined experiments & modelling
Finding a trade-off between species recovery and food-web complexity
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Happy to be listed as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher again this year
(Each researcher selected has authored multiple Highly Cited Papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for their field and publication year in the Web of Science Collection)
(Each researcher selected has authored multiple Highly Cited Papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for their field and publication year in the Web of Science Collection)
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Happy to be listed as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher again this year
(Each researcher selected has authored multiple Highly Cited Papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for their field and publication year in the Web of Science Collection)
(Each researcher selected has authored multiple Highly Cited Papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for their field and publication year in the Web of Science Collection)
Always worth repeating this point
And the appalling detail of how the British government recompensed slave-owners on the abolishment of slavery
(Guardian book review)
And the appalling detail of how the British government recompensed slave-owners on the abolishment of slavery
(Guardian book review)
September 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Always worth repeating this point
And the appalling detail of how the British government recompensed slave-owners on the abolishment of slavery
(Guardian book review)
And the appalling detail of how the British government recompensed slave-owners on the abolishment of slavery
(Guardian book review)
Travel broadens the mind, but flying destroys the planet
Sad to see the Guardian advertising carbon-intensive holidays for rich folk
Sad to see the Guardian advertising carbon-intensive holidays for rich folk
September 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Travel broadens the mind, but flying destroys the planet
Sad to see the Guardian advertising carbon-intensive holidays for rich folk
Sad to see the Guardian advertising carbon-intensive holidays for rich folk
The day paradise put up a parking lot
This local semi-wild riverside meadow being despoiled with artificial surfaces
Apparently to help people walk & cycle through nature
This local semi-wild riverside meadow being despoiled with artificial surfaces
Apparently to help people walk & cycle through nature
September 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The day paradise put up a parking lot
This local semi-wild riverside meadow being despoiled with artificial surfaces
Apparently to help people walk & cycle through nature
This local semi-wild riverside meadow being despoiled with artificial surfaces
Apparently to help people walk & cycle through nature
We saw a spectacular Chicken-of-the-Woods fungus today at the @RSPB Arne Nature Reserve
Named apparently for its flavour when cooked
Named apparently for its flavour when cooked
August 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We saw a spectacular Chicken-of-the-Woods fungus today at the @RSPB Arne Nature Reserve
Named apparently for its flavour when cooked
Named apparently for its flavour when cooked
We applied and validated the InVEST nutrient retention model across Europe
Nutrient pollution in intensive agricultural regions is predominantly from fertiliser use
But for large areas, the main source of N pollution is through atmospheric deposition
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Nutrient pollution in intensive agricultural regions is predominantly from fertiliser use
But for large areas, the main source of N pollution is through atmospheric deposition
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
August 27, 2025 at 8:26 AM
We applied and validated the InVEST nutrient retention model across Europe
Nutrient pollution in intensive agricultural regions is predominantly from fertiliser use
But for large areas, the main source of N pollution is through atmospheric deposition
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Nutrient pollution in intensive agricultural regions is predominantly from fertiliser use
But for large areas, the main source of N pollution is through atmospheric deposition
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
SSP3 anybody?
Nationalism, trade wars, environmental degradation, breakdown of society
The Shared Socioeconomic Pathways outline potential societal futures. SSP3 is generally seen as the worst
Nationalism, trade wars, environmental degradation, breakdown of society
The Shared Socioeconomic Pathways outline potential societal futures. SSP3 is generally seen as the worst
August 27, 2025 at 6:05 AM
SSP3 anybody?
Nationalism, trade wars, environmental degradation, breakdown of society
The Shared Socioeconomic Pathways outline potential societal futures. SSP3 is generally seen as the worst
Nationalism, trade wars, environmental degradation, breakdown of society
The Shared Socioeconomic Pathways outline potential societal futures. SSP3 is generally seen as the worst
Should I be concerned that this is exactly what meetings in my office look like?
August 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Should I be concerned that this is exactly what meetings in my office look like?
I wonder if you’re thinking of sundews - which are found in the wetter parts of Holt?
August 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I wonder if you’re thinking of sundews - which are found in the wetter parts of Holt?
Sad sight of the burnt expanse of Holt Heath in Dorset
August 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Sad sight of the burnt expanse of Holt Heath in Dorset
In talking about nature recovery, we have to remember how much has been lost in a very short time
Our map of loss of chalk grassland, heathland & woodland in Dorset over less than a century
doi.org/10.1111/ecog...
Our map of loss of chalk grassland, heathland & woodland in Dorset over less than a century
doi.org/10.1111/ecog...
August 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
In talking about nature recovery, we have to remember how much has been lost in a very short time
Our map of loss of chalk grassland, heathland & woodland in Dorset over less than a century
doi.org/10.1111/ecog...
Our map of loss of chalk grassland, heathland & woodland in Dorset over less than a century
doi.org/10.1111/ecog...
Fascinating in the current drought to see deep-rooted species like yarrow & plantain doing well in grasslands
A simple illustration of how diversity leads to resilience
A simple illustration of how diversity leads to resilience
August 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Fascinating in the current drought to see deep-rooted species like yarrow & plantain doing well in grasslands
A simple illustration of how diversity leads to resilience
A simple illustration of how diversity leads to resilience
Builder: “We’ll plant trees because we really care about the environment …
… What? We’re supposed to water them too?”
Wyatt Homes in Wimborne
… What? We’re supposed to water them too?”
Wyatt Homes in Wimborne
August 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Builder: “We’ll plant trees because we really care about the environment …
… What? We’re supposed to water them too?”
Wyatt Homes in Wimborne
… What? We’re supposed to water them too?”
Wyatt Homes in Wimborne
Spending time on the bare, heavily grazed hills of the Peak District,
it is good to see the occasional example of what a relaxation of livestock levels could bring
it is good to see the occasional example of what a relaxation of livestock levels could bring
July 31, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Spending time on the bare, heavily grazed hills of the Peak District,
it is good to see the occasional example of what a relaxation of livestock levels could bring
it is good to see the occasional example of what a relaxation of livestock levels could bring
There are 5 key drivers of biodiversity loss
Climate change; Land/Sea use change; Invasives; Over-exploitation; Pollution
Importantly, they interact synergistically to exacerbate nature degradation
So don’t dismiss any individual driver as being of lesser importance
doi.org/10.1002/fee....
Climate change; Land/Sea use change; Invasives; Over-exploitation; Pollution
Importantly, they interact synergistically to exacerbate nature degradation
So don’t dismiss any individual driver as being of lesser importance
doi.org/10.1002/fee....
July 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
There are 5 key drivers of biodiversity loss
Climate change; Land/Sea use change; Invasives; Over-exploitation; Pollution
Importantly, they interact synergistically to exacerbate nature degradation
So don’t dismiss any individual driver as being of lesser importance
doi.org/10.1002/fee....
Climate change; Land/Sea use change; Invasives; Over-exploitation; Pollution
Importantly, they interact synergistically to exacerbate nature degradation
So don’t dismiss any individual driver as being of lesser importance
doi.org/10.1002/fee....
Join our BES workshop on Movement Ecology & Rewilding
As Rewilding seeks to create more natural ecosystems
An understanding of the Movement Ecology of species becomes central
Yet the 2 research areas are not well linked
We aim to address that!
Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-movem...
As Rewilding seeks to create more natural ecosystems
An understanding of the Movement Ecology of species becomes central
Yet the 2 research areas are not well linked
We aim to address that!
Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-movem...
July 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Join our BES workshop on Movement Ecology & Rewilding
As Rewilding seeks to create more natural ecosystems
An understanding of the Movement Ecology of species becomes central
Yet the 2 research areas are not well linked
We aim to address that!
Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-movem...
As Rewilding seeks to create more natural ecosystems
An understanding of the Movement Ecology of species becomes central
Yet the 2 research areas are not well linked
We aim to address that!
Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/more-movem...
This is what happens if you leave a pot unplanted
Pesky trees
Pesky trees
July 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This is what happens if you leave a pot unplanted
Pesky trees
Pesky trees
A challenge for analysing climate change impacts is that biodiversity data has limitations
While we found strong spatial signals between long-term temperature & bee losses/gains,
our ability to detect responses to local temperature anomalies was limited
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
While we found strong spatial signals between long-term temperature & bee losses/gains,
our ability to detect responses to local temperature anomalies was limited
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
July 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A challenge for analysing climate change impacts is that biodiversity data has limitations
While we found strong spatial signals between long-term temperature & bee losses/gains,
our ability to detect responses to local temperature anomalies was limited
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
While we found strong spatial signals between long-term temperature & bee losses/gains,
our ability to detect responses to local temperature anomalies was limited
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Once again, we find context specificity in ecological responses to environmental drivers
Here, we find temperature, precipitation & fire shape woody vegetation dynamics in grasslands, but the key processes vary across sub-Saharan Africa
zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Here, we find temperature, precipitation & fire shape woody vegetation dynamics in grasslands, but the key processes vary across sub-Saharan Africa
zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
July 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Once again, we find context specificity in ecological responses to environmental drivers
Here, we find temperature, precipitation & fire shape woody vegetation dynamics in grasslands, but the key processes vary across sub-Saharan Africa
zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Here, we find temperature, precipitation & fire shape woody vegetation dynamics in grasslands, but the key processes vary across sub-Saharan Africa
zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
A nice bit of scrubby grassland - an ecosystem which increases ecological complexity in our landscapes
Providing a wide range of habitats for plants & animals
Yet is often seen as degraded grassland or a transitional state to woodland
Providing a wide range of habitats for plants & animals
Yet is often seen as degraded grassland or a transitional state to woodland
July 14, 2025 at 6:40 AM
A nice bit of scrubby grassland - an ecosystem which increases ecological complexity in our landscapes
Providing a wide range of habitats for plants & animals
Yet is often seen as degraded grassland or a transitional state to woodland
Providing a wide range of habitats for plants & animals
Yet is often seen as degraded grassland or a transitional state to woodland
Interesting visit to @realfarmed.bsky.social today
A regenerative agriculture demonstration farm
I found this field of wheat especially interesting - a local variety developed from ancient types
Needs no fertiliser & yields at about 3 tonnes
A regenerative agriculture demonstration farm
I found this field of wheat especially interesting - a local variety developed from ancient types
Needs no fertiliser & yields at about 3 tonnes
July 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Interesting visit to @realfarmed.bsky.social today
A regenerative agriculture demonstration farm
I found this field of wheat especially interesting - a local variety developed from ancient types
Needs no fertiliser & yields at about 3 tonnes
A regenerative agriculture demonstration farm
I found this field of wheat especially interesting - a local variety developed from ancient types
Needs no fertiliser & yields at about 3 tonnes
Wall lizard?
I first thought it was a Sand lizard, but it don’t look right. And it was on a sea cliff rather than heath or dune
Actually, seen on the ‘Salt Path’ (SW Coast Path) - where nothing is quite what it seems…
I first thought it was a Sand lizard, but it don’t look right. And it was on a sea cliff rather than heath or dune
Actually, seen on the ‘Salt Path’ (SW Coast Path) - where nothing is quite what it seems…
July 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Wall lizard?
I first thought it was a Sand lizard, but it don’t look right. And it was on a sea cliff rather than heath or dune
Actually, seen on the ‘Salt Path’ (SW Coast Path) - where nothing is quite what it seems…
I first thought it was a Sand lizard, but it don’t look right. And it was on a sea cliff rather than heath or dune
Actually, seen on the ‘Salt Path’ (SW Coast Path) - where nothing is quite what it seems…
Totally agree. There seems to be the idea that regen ag will do the trick. See our response to a BES report
July 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Totally agree. There seems to be the idea that regen ag will do the trick. See our response to a BES report
Sadly, not called the Hedgehog Moth
July 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sadly, not called the Hedgehog Moth