Our vision is a world inspired, informed and influenced by ecology. The Society was established in 1913 and has approximately 6,000 members world wide.

Our videos and channels represent our many activities - including the publication of five internationally renowned journals, the organisation of a wide variety of events, funding of numerous grants, educational and career resources and policy work.

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Ecology is the scientific study of the distribution, abundance and dynamics of organisms, their interactions with other organisms and with their physical environment. At a time when finite natural resources are being used at increasing rates, it has never been more important for human society to understand its impact on ecological systems and their importance in maintaining human health.