Rob Marchant
@rob-marchant.bsky.social
I am a professor of tropical ecology at the University of York. I have a passion for Mountain ecosystems and cultures across the Global South, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania where I work with many Universities, NGOs and Government organisations.
One good Beech deserves another
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
One good Beech deserves another
Gainford - the Spa town never was ! One of best swimming spots along the River Tees made even better with the Autumnal colours and river running well.
November 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Gainford - the Spa town never was ! One of best swimming spots along the River Tees made even better with the Autumnal colours and river running well.
Perfectly formed #mushrooms are a real Autumnal gem
November 9, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Perfectly formed #mushrooms are a real Autumnal gem
Beautiful Beech tree have had a bumper crop of beech nuts - a proper mast year
November 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Beautiful Beech tree have had a bumper crop of beech nuts - a proper mast year
Super proud to have my first joint publication with my life partner! Quite amazing that the critical fish trail has come together so well with lots of fishy tales, poems, inspiring installations and paintings with 1000s of people coming through the gallery in the past week #Hull
November 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Super proud to have my first joint publication with my life partner! Quite amazing that the critical fish trail has come together so well with lots of fishy tales, poems, inspiring installations and paintings with 1000s of people coming through the gallery in the past week #Hull
November 3, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Lake Victoria is at the forefront of wildlife - livelihood interactions! A rapidly growing population around the Lake is swamped by that across the wider mountain catchment with the Lake at the receiving end. @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
@anthropocenebio.bsky.social
@anthropocenebio.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Lake Victoria is at the forefront of wildlife - livelihood interactions! A rapidly growing population around the Lake is swamped by that across the wider mountain catchment with the Lake at the receiving end. @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
@anthropocenebio.bsky.social
@anthropocenebio.bsky.social
On a positive end to a busy week in Makerere I met students and young entrepreneurs at the Unipod where ideas get translated into commercial products. One of the first students created an irrigation system - he is now supporting international interns! @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
On a positive end to a busy week in Makerere I met students and young entrepreneurs at the Unipod where ideas get translated into commercial products. One of the first students created an irrigation system - he is now supporting international interns! @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
Truly amazing drumming and balancing skills by the Ndere troupe - a fitting highlight to the engaging and thought provoking #African #Research Universities Alliance conference hosted at Makerere, #Uganda @uoyenvironment.bsky.social @anthropocenebio.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Truly amazing drumming and balancing skills by the Ndere troupe - a fitting highlight to the engaging and thought provoking #African #Research Universities Alliance conference hosted at Makerere, #Uganda @uoyenvironment.bsky.social @anthropocenebio.bsky.social
One of the joys of working in Kampala and having to get across town for multiple meetings are regular and quick taxis
October 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
One of the joys of working in Kampala and having to get across town for multiple meetings are regular and quick taxis
Once change I’ve really noticed at Makerere over the years has been the increase in the numbers of Maribu stocks - natures cleaners…
October 30, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Once change I’ve really noticed at Makerere over the years has been the increase in the numbers of Maribu stocks - natures cleaners…
A beautiful opening for the #ARUA conference at Makerere University #uganda - sure to be an exciting three days ahead..
@uoyenvironment.bsky.social @yesiuoy.bsky.social
@uoyenvironment.bsky.social @yesiuoy.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 6:53 AM
A beautiful opening for the #ARUA conference at Makerere University #uganda - sure to be an exciting three days ahead..
@uoyenvironment.bsky.social @yesiuoy.bsky.social
@uoyenvironment.bsky.social @yesiuoy.bsky.social
A full day at Makerere. Following a talk to geography, archaeology and environment students there were lots of discussions on the role of history in shaping the future of human, ecosystem and environmental rights.
@anthropocenebio.bsky.social @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
@anthropocenebio.bsky.social @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A full day at Makerere. Following a talk to geography, archaeology and environment students there were lots of discussions on the role of history in shaping the future of human, ecosystem and environmental rights.
@anthropocenebio.bsky.social @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
@anthropocenebio.bsky.social @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
Exciting to be back in Uganda. When I did my PhD some 30 years ago Museveni was just coming to power, now he is running again although I’m not sure what a qualitative leap is….
October 28, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Exciting to be back in Uganda. When I did my PhD some 30 years ago Museveni was just coming to power, now he is running again although I’m not sure what a qualitative leap is….
There's a must see art exhibition, Critical Fish, at Pier Street (Fruit Market) inspired by the ever popular Fish Trail. On until next weekend - fun, free and family friendly! #MustBeHull
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October 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
There's a must see art exhibition, Critical Fish, at Pier Street (Fruit Market) inspired by the ever popular Fish Trail. On until next weekend - fun, free and family friendly! #MustBeHull
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Fine crop of mushrooms this year with some good rains on the back of a long dry summer @northyorkmoors.org.uk
October 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Fine crop of mushrooms this year with some good rains on the back of a long dry summer @northyorkmoors.org.uk
Supposed to be the best view in England… A beautiful view across to the Yorkshire Dales from the Yorkshire Moors..
October 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Supposed to be the best view in England… A beautiful view across to the Yorkshire Dales from the Yorkshire Moors..
Thought provoking day @anthropocenebio.bsky.social exploring how participatory scenarios can be used to maximising the benefits from protected areas for nature, for people and the for wider environment @uoyenvironment.bsky.social @yesiuoy.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Thought provoking day @anthropocenebio.bsky.social exploring how participatory scenarios can be used to maximising the benefits from protected areas for nature, for people and the for wider environment @uoyenvironment.bsky.social @yesiuoy.bsky.social
That lovely time of the year when leaves are coming down and fungi are getting busy @forestryengland.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
That lovely time of the year when leaves are coming down and fungi are getting busy @forestryengland.bsky.social
Climate change is now threatening 43% of natural World Heritage sites, surpassing all other threats. Protected areas have defined boundaries that changing climates do not respect! Pleased to have made a small contribution into the new IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4.
worldheritageoutlook.iucn.org
worldheritageoutlook.iucn.org
October 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Climate change is now threatening 43% of natural World Heritage sites, surpassing all other threats. Protected areas have defined boundaries that changing climates do not respect! Pleased to have made a small contribution into the new IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4.
worldheritageoutlook.iucn.org
worldheritageoutlook.iucn.org
As shown in this series of mountains from Austria, Kenya, South Africa and Thailand, mountains are THE place where geodiversity is the foundation for incredible social ecological landscapes - happy geodiversity day !@geodiversity.bsky.social @unesco.org @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
As shown in this series of mountains from Austria, Kenya, South Africa and Thailand, mountains are THE place where geodiversity is the foundation for incredible social ecological landscapes - happy geodiversity day !@geodiversity.bsky.social @unesco.org @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social
Fly agaric is probably the most beautiful and recognisable fungus. The unseen network of mycelium wraps around the roots supplying nutrients taken from the soil. In exchange, the fungus receives sugars produced by the trees - everything wins!
October 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Fly agaric is probably the most beautiful and recognisable fungus. The unseen network of mycelium wraps around the roots supplying nutrients taken from the soil. In exchange, the fungus receives sugars produced by the trees - everything wins!
Stunning #geology, #beaches, #coastal ecosystems and a lovely little Bell tent - @northumberland.bsky.social continues to impress
September 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Stunning #geology, #beaches, #coastal ecosystems and a lovely little Bell tent - @northumberland.bsky.social continues to impress
Coastal #Northumberland with its’ deep history and modern sculptures is truly stunning, made even more interesting with new enterprises such as the #vineyard and Yurt living at the Tempus, Duxford
September 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Coastal #Northumberland with its’ deep history and modern sculptures is truly stunning, made even more interesting with new enterprises such as the #vineyard and Yurt living at the Tempus, Duxford