SER International Press Room

With members who are restoration experts around the globe, SER International is the journalist's best source of stories, insight and information on ecological restoration. For prompt assistance with interviews, photos or news story ideas, please contact the SER International office in Tucson, Arizona, at info@ser.org or (520) 622-5485. 

SER'S LATEST PRESS RELEASES:

Opportunities for Integrating Ecological Restoration & Biological Conservation within the Ecosystem Approach
Release Date: May 19, 2008
The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) International released its May 2008 Briefing Note on the "Opportunities for Integrating Ecological Restoration & Biological Conservation within the Ecosystem Approach" at the Convention on Biological Diversity’s Ninth Conference of the Parties held in Bonn, Germany, May 19-30, 2008  The SER Briefing Note states that the Ecosystem Approach, as developed by the CBD and others, provides us with a comprehensive framework where ecological restoration and biological conservation represent key support beams. The Briefing Note calls attention to the complementary roles of ecological restoration and biological conservation, and their potential for integration within a unified ecosystem approach. Read the full briefing note.

Ecological Restoration: A Global Strategy for Mitigating Cilmate Change
Release Date: August 6, 2007
The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) International issued a position statement on global climate change during its recent joint conference with the Ecological Society of America (ESA). The position statement calls attention to the vital role played by terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in supporting humanity, and the need to protect and restore these habitats in order to mitigate global climate change and its effects. Press release includes position statement and background paper.

Aronson Receives Restoration Communications Award
Release Date: August 21, 2007
James Aronson, co-founder of the Restoring Natural Capital Alliance, has been presented with the prestigious Communications Award by the Society for Ecological Restoration International for his work as a passionate and effective advocate of ecological restoration. Read more about all of SER's 2007 awards recipients.

CSU Professor Receives SER International Award
Release Date: August 18, 2007
Edward Redente, Emeritus Professor of Restoration Ecology at the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University, has been presented with the prestigious Theodore M. Sperry Award by the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) International. The award recognizes achievement in elements and approaches that improve restoration programs. This story has been featured in The Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News. Read more about all of SER's 2007 awards recipients.