British Ecological Society

[1] The Society's original objective was "to promote and foster the study of Ecology in its widest sense" and this remains the central theme guiding its activities today.

The British Ecological Society's inaugural meeting was held at University College London on 12 April 1913 and was attended by 47 members.

[1] The Society faced several setbacks and was largely impacted by the events of World War I, as it formed the year prior to its beginning.

Members can subscribe to these journals at a low cost and also receive a discount on Open Access fees.

The annual meeting currently attracts 1,200 delegates each year and provides the opportunity for ecologists to present papers and posters on a wide variety of topics; an important element has always been the active participation of research students.