British Ecological Society Company Profile

The vision of the British Ecological Society is for a world inspired, informed and influenced by ecology.

Our mission – what we do to achieve our vision – is to generate, communicate and promote ecological knowledge and solutions. Find out more about our Strategic Plan and how you can get involved.

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.

The BES’s many activities include the publication of a range of scientific literature, including five internationally renowned journals, the organisation and sponsorship of a wide variety of meetings, the funding of numerous grant schemes, education work and policy work.  The Society also runs supporting initiatives such as the gratis book scheme which aims to make ecology publications available to those who couldn’t otherwise obtain them.

The Society was established in 1913 and has approximately 5,000 members worldwide, and membership is open to all with an interest in ecology.  There is a small membership fee, with discounts for students and those from low income countries.

- See more at: http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/about-us/#sthash.gsArAOs9.dpuf