The Forest of Biologists
@For_Biologists
A bio-positive publishing initiative from @Co_Biologists - creating, restoring and preserving precious woodland in recognition of our authors and peer reviewers
(1/3) Welcome to The Forest of Biologists. We are excited to launch this new #biodiversity initiative from @Co_Biologists, aiming to counteract nature loss, and safeguard some of the most critically endangered #ecosystems for future generations.

Thank you Christian Ungermann for sharing your experience of fee-free #OApublishing in @J_Cell_Sci via our #ReadAndPublish agreement with @UniOsnabrueck Read Christian’s paper bit.ly/44M60nC Is your institution one of the 1,000 participating? bit.ly/3O7BxGi
Thanks Luis R. Martinez @L_R_Martinez for sharing your experience of fee-free #OApublishing @DMM_Journal via our #ReadAndPublish agreement with University of Florida @UF @uflib Read Luis’s paper bit.ly/4leCJb8 Is your institution participating? bit.ly/3O7BxGi
We are featuring Sally Lowell, Director of @Co_Biologists and current chair of the Company's Sustainability Committee, as our 50th extraordinary biologist. #100biologists
#PlasticFreeJuly is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the plastic pollution solution. Read about the Woodland Trust's research into plastic-free tree guard alternatives woodlandtrust.org.uk/about-us/what-…
We’re supporting the Woodland Trust to protect the forgotten rainforests on our doorstep this World Rainforest Day. Here in the UK, fragments of rare, temperate rainforest can still be seen. Learn more & help save our rainforests: bit.ly/4kdUF4S Credit: Laura Corbe WTML

Are you planning an event? Check out our new event carbon calculator which helps you gain an insight into the carbon footprint generated by your event and learn how you can reduce these emissions: biologists.com/sustainability…
We've just released another set of peer reviewer trees. Each digital tree represents a real-life tree in Great Knott Wood that is being protected, thanks to the important work of our peer reviewers. Check out the full #forestofbiologists on forest.biologists.com/landscape @Co_Biologists
Our other extraordinary biologist this week is Tobias Wang, comparative physiologist at @AarhusUni_int, Denmark, who has made the biggest contribution to @For_Biologists through his peer review activity. #100biologists
We've just released another set of peer reviewer trees. Each digital tree represents a real-life tree in Great Knott Wood that is being protected, thanks to the important work of our peer reviewers. Check out the full #forestofbiologists on forest.biologists.com/landscape

We are also featuring Paul Martin as an extraordinary biologist this week. Paul published in @Dev_journal, @J_Cell_Sci and @DMM_Journal by the start of 2025, making him the author with the most trees planted in @For_Biologists. #100biologists
👉 This Earth Day, join us in celebrating the power of trees and the vital work being done to protect them. Discover the work of the Woodland Trust: woodlandtrust.org.uk/about-us/what-… #EarthDay #PowerAndPlanet #WoodlandTrust #StandUpForTrees #Sustainability

As part of our biodiversity initiative, @For_Biologists, we have been planting a new native tree in a UK forest for each Research or Review article published in one of our journals. Watch this video to know more about the initiative: youtube.com/watch?v=CaZ-aa…
🌳 This #InternationalDayOfForests, we’re proud to support our partner the Woodland Trust and its vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. 🌱 Planting trees for a net-zero future 💚Protecting vital habitats 🌿Restoring ancient woodlands

This #InternationalDayOfForests, we’re proud to support our partner The Woodland Trust and its vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature: Planting trees for a net-zero future, Protecting vital habitats, Restoring ancient woodland woodlandtrust.org.uk/about-us/what-…

Thank you @scholarlykitchn for featuring The Forest of Biologists @For_Biologists in your article 'Why Should Publishers Conserve Nature?' Read in full at scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/03/18/why…
Thank you for the mention @scholarlykitchn.
Why Should Publishers Conserve Nature? scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/03/18/why…
Get outdoors this spring and help our partners the @WoodlandTrust monitor nature. By recording nature’s vital signs, we can help keep our planet and ecosystems healthy for wildlife and people. Record your spring sightings: woodlandtrust.org.uk/vitalsigns #SignsOfSpring #CitizenScience

We've just released another set of peer reviewer trees. Each digital tree represents a real-life tree in Great Knott Wood that is being protected, thanks to the important work of our peer reviewers. Check out the full #forestofbiologists on forest.biologists.com/landscape/

Thank you to @J_Cell_Sci author Anne for the mention
Thank you Anne Muesch for sharing her experience of fee-free #OApublishing in @J_Cell_Sci via our #ReadAndPublish agreement with @EinsteinMed @EinsteinLibrary Read Anne’s paper: bit.ly/3F3maPc See if your institution is participating too at bit.ly/3O7BxGi
Today (Friday 28 Feb) is the last day to book your place at our 100-year anniversary conference taking place in Liverpool, UK, 24-27 March. 100yearsconference.biologists.com/registration Watch our video to discover all the fun that awaits: youtu.be/yQ_VY86zVtg @Official_BSCB @_BSDB_ @SEBiology