Ben Averis
@averisben.bsky.social
Botany, bryology, lichens, habitat classification, ecology, biodiversity (http://www.benandalisonaveris.co.uk/), art (http://www.benaverisart.co.uk/), music, poetry... Lives near Edinburgh, Scotland.
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In early 2021 we did translocations of Lobaria pulmonaria lichen onto 80 trees in the Haweswater area from a donor tree at Naddle which had a bough break off in storms of early 2020. We're checking them all + removing mesh+staples. @britishlichensociety.org.uk #LichenGBI @wildhaweswater.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 10:21 AM
In early 2021 we did translocations of Lobaria pulmonaria lichen onto 80 trees in the Haweswater area from a donor tree at Naddle which had a bough break off in storms of early 2020. We're checking them all + removing mesh+staples. @britishlichensociety.org.uk #LichenGBI @wildhaweswater.bsky.social
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Stop Trump Coalition condemns the bombing of Venezuela and calls for the British government to finally condemn the US for its warmongering.
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Trump’s criminal attack on Venezuela
Stop Trump Coalition
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January 3, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Stop Trump Coalition condemns the bombing of Venezuela and calls for the British government to finally condemn the US for its warmongering.
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Cannot stop thinking about the people I met in Calais. They deserve so much better.
@greenparty.org.uk @calaisappeal.bsky.social
@greenparty.org.uk @calaisappeal.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Cannot stop thinking about the people I met in Calais. They deserve so much better.
@greenparty.org.uk @calaisappeal.bsky.social
@greenparty.org.uk @calaisappeal.bsky.social
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I’m increasingly convinced that self care is climate action. After all, if we want a sustainable world, don’t we have to be sustainable too?
For me, that means time with friends & fam, nature, knitting, chocolate, tea, and a stack of good books.
What’s your favourite way to recharge?
For me, that means time with friends & fam, nature, knitting, chocolate, tea, and a stack of good books.
What’s your favourite way to recharge?
Climate content for purpose, courage, and hope
Books, podcasts, and newsletters that inspire and renew
www.talkingclimate.ca
December 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I’m increasingly convinced that self care is climate action. After all, if we want a sustainable world, don’t we have to be sustainable too?
For me, that means time with friends & fam, nature, knitting, chocolate, tea, and a stack of good books.
What’s your favourite way to recharge?
For me, that means time with friends & fam, nature, knitting, chocolate, tea, and a stack of good books.
What’s your favourite way to recharge?
Cowslip (Primula veris) in our garden in East Lothian today. This plant has been in flower for at least five weeks. Nice to have its yellow flowers brightening up the lawn (albeit a very tiny part of the lawn) at this time of year.
December 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Cowslip (Primula veris) in our garden in East Lothian today. This plant has been in flower for at least five weeks. Nice to have its yellow flowers brightening up the lawn (albeit a very tiny part of the lawn) at this time of year.
Here are two of a total of 17 December Moths found by my wife Alison here in East Lothian, Scotland, a couple of nights ago. Photo: Alison Averis. #TeamMoth
November 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Here are two of a total of 17 December Moths found by my wife Alison here in East Lothian, Scotland, a couple of nights ago. Photo: Alison Averis. #TeamMoth
An old oak near Welshpool, in mid Wales.
1: About 30-35 years ago. Drawn in coloured pencil in 2010 from a photo taken many years earlier.
2: What remains of the same tree today. A younger oak has been planted nearby (visible at left edge of photo) in the last 15 or so years.
1: About 30-35 years ago. Drawn in coloured pencil in 2010 from a photo taken many years earlier.
2: What remains of the same tree today. A younger oak has been planted nearby (visible at left edge of photo) in the last 15 or so years.
November 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
An old oak near Welshpool, in mid Wales.
1: About 30-35 years ago. Drawn in coloured pencil in 2010 from a photo taken many years earlier.
2: What remains of the same tree today. A younger oak has been planted nearby (visible at left edge of photo) in the last 15 or so years.
1: About 30-35 years ago. Drawn in coloured pencil in 2010 from a photo taken many years earlier.
2: What remains of the same tree today. A younger oak has been planted nearby (visible at left edge of photo) in the last 15 or so years.
Very surprised to have just found Cowslip (Primula veris) in flower here in East Lothian, Scotland. An unusual time of year for this species to be flowering.
November 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Very surprised to have just found Cowslip (Primula veris) in flower here in East Lothian, Scotland. An unusual time of year for this species to be flowering.
Ivy-leaved Toadflax (Cymbalaria muralis) growing as an epiphyte on the trunk of a palm tree in Barcelona, Spain, today. I've previously seen it only on rocks and walls. Also nice to see fruiting Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) here in its native range.
November 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Ivy-leaved Toadflax (Cymbalaria muralis) growing as an epiphyte on the trunk of a palm tree in Barcelona, Spain, today. I've previously seen it only on rocks and walls. Also nice to see fruiting Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) here in its native range.
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PhD Opportunity!
PhD in Ecology and the evolution of tree size
Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge
Fixed term
Closes on Thursday 20 November 2025.
www.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/esquivel-mue...
#PlantSciences #PlantSciencePhds #Ecology #EcologyPhds
PhD in Ecology and the evolution of tree size
Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge
Fixed term
Closes on Thursday 20 November 2025.
www.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/esquivel-mue...
#PlantSciences #PlantSciencePhds #Ecology #EcologyPhds
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
PhD Opportunity!
PhD in Ecology and the evolution of tree size
Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge
Fixed term
Closes on Thursday 20 November 2025.
www.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/esquivel-mue...
#PlantSciences #PlantSciencePhds #Ecology #EcologyPhds
PhD in Ecology and the evolution of tree size
Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge
Fixed term
Closes on Thursday 20 November 2025.
www.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/esquivel-mue...
#PlantSciences #PlantSciencePhds #Ecology #EcologyPhds
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Imagine being a Minister in Scottish Govt & sanctioning 6 months of torching this sensitive & important carbon-sequestering habitat, in a climate emergency & against will of Parliament, just so a handful of wealthy elites can get off on killing Red Grouse.
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Scottish Govt fiddles while grouse moors burn
Earlier this month the Scottish Government announced a delay, for the second time, of the implementation of muirburn licensing after caving in to pressure from aggressive lobbying by the grouse sho…
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October 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Imagine being a Minister in Scottish Govt & sanctioning 6 months of torching this sensitive & important carbon-sequestering habitat, in a climate emergency & against will of Parliament, just so a handful of wealthy elites can get off on killing Red Grouse.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/10/30/s...
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RSPB Rainforest Restoration Team Worker job in Morvern (West Highlands). Application deadline: Monday 10th November.
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Rainforest Restoration Team Worker - (fixed term) | RSPB
You only need to step foot in Scotland's lush, verdant and atmospheric rainforests to understand their enchantment. Bursting with biodiversity, these woodlands are one of the world's rarest habitats. ...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
RSPB Rainforest Restoration Team Worker job in Morvern (West Highlands). Application deadline: Monday 10th November.
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Trust & partners now returfing 240 square metres: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for 12 and 13 November. Please write . FYI @spurtle.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @scotsman.com @scotnational.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrjomo.bsky.social
COMMUNITY ACTION to combat the EROSION EMERGENCY: Calton Hill Conservation Trust and the Café Calton have bought 180 square metres of turf for laying in front of the National Monument on 12 November. 12 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on 12 NOVEMBER. Write <chair@caltonhilltrust.org>.
October 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Trust & partners now returfing 240 square metres: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for 12 and 13 November. Please write . FYI @spurtle.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @scotsman.com @scotnational.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrjomo.bsky.social
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Not my usual post type but my friends sister is currently battling cancer, if you can afford to give at all or share. I appreciate there are so many good causes to give your money to at the moment but just in case. Duine álainn í agus maithir go triúr. Grma!
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Donate to Cúnamh do Fionnuala, organized by Geroldine Gannon
Dia dhaoibh, a chairde,
Tá tús curtha againn leis an bhfeachtas bailithe airgid seo le grá agus… Geroldine Gannon needs your support for Cúnamh do Fionnuala
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October 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Not my usual post type but my friends sister is currently battling cancer, if you can afford to give at all or share. I appreciate there are so many good causes to give your money to at the moment but just in case. Duine álainn í agus maithir go triúr. Grma!
www.gofundme.com/f/cunamh-do-...
www.gofundme.com/f/cunamh-do-...
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COMMUNITY ACTION to combat the EROSION EMERGENCY: Calton Hill Conservation Trust and the Café Calton have bought 180 square metres of turf for laying in front of the National Monument on 12 November. 12 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on 12 NOVEMBER. Write <chair@caltonhilltrust.org>.
October 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
COMMUNITY ACTION to combat the EROSION EMERGENCY: Calton Hill Conservation Trust and the Café Calton have bought 180 square metres of turf for laying in front of the National Monument on 12 November. 12 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on 12 NOVEMBER. Write <chair@caltonhilltrust.org>.
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Road safety is always important, but we need to be extra careful as the nights grow longer and darker.
Street trees have been found to calm traffic, making drivers safer and more vigilant. Planting more street trees may be the road safety solution we need in our busy towns and cities! 🚗🌳
Street trees have been found to calm traffic, making drivers safer and more vigilant. Planting more street trees may be the road safety solution we need in our busy towns and cities! 🚗🌳
October 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Road safety is always important, but we need to be extra careful as the nights grow longer and darker.
Street trees have been found to calm traffic, making drivers safer and more vigilant. Planting more street trees may be the road safety solution we need in our busy towns and cities! 🚗🌳
Street trees have been found to calm traffic, making drivers safer and more vigilant. Planting more street trees may be the road safety solution we need in our busy towns and cities! 🚗🌳
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Creating woodland through natural processes: Current understanding and knowledge gaps in Great Britain
Great to contribute to this #OpenAccess paper published in Ecological Solutions & Evidence: doi.org/10.1002/2688... #rewilding #forests #trees #nature @ukceh.bsky.social
Great to contribute to this #OpenAccess paper published in Ecological Solutions & Evidence: doi.org/10.1002/2688... #rewilding #forests #trees #nature @ukceh.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Creating woodland through natural processes: Current understanding and knowledge gaps in Great Britain
Great to contribute to this #OpenAccess paper published in Ecological Solutions & Evidence: doi.org/10.1002/2688... #rewilding #forests #trees #nature @ukceh.bsky.social
Great to contribute to this #OpenAccess paper published in Ecological Solutions & Evidence: doi.org/10.1002/2688... #rewilding #forests #trees #nature @ukceh.bsky.social
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The October Bulletin is out 😊: www.communitywoods.org/newsletters-...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The October Bulletin is out 😊: www.communitywoods.org/newsletters-...
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Today I was amazed to find that this toilets room in the National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh is quite a stunning work of art in itself.
October 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Today I was amazed to find that this toilets room in the National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh is quite a stunning work of art in itself.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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🔊 Only 4 days left to apply. 🔊Great opportunity to join a small yet mighty team!
🌳 An exciting role engaging with policymakers to influence Scotland's direction on forestry, farming, land reform & wider land use policy & legislation.
🗓️ Closes 23 Oct
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#PolicyJobs #NatureJobs
🌳 An exciting role engaging with policymakers to influence Scotland's direction on forestry, farming, land reform & wider land use policy & legislation.
🗓️ Closes 23 Oct
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October 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🔊 Only 4 days left to apply. 🔊Great opportunity to join a small yet mighty team!
🌳 An exciting role engaging with policymakers to influence Scotland's direction on forestry, farming, land reform & wider land use policy & legislation.
🗓️ Closes 23 Oct
More ▶️ buff.ly/mMiKevs
#PolicyJobs #NatureJobs
🌳 An exciting role engaging with policymakers to influence Scotland's direction on forestry, farming, land reform & wider land use policy & legislation.
🗓️ Closes 23 Oct
More ▶️ buff.ly/mMiKevs
#PolicyJobs #NatureJobs