Journal of Ecology

Volume 101, Issue 1, pages 58–67 DOI: 10.1111/1365-2745.12025 Authors: Charles Godfray, Yadvinder Malhi et al

Fundamental ecological research is both intrinsically interesting and provides the basic knowledge required to answer applied questions of importance to the management of the natural world. The 100th anniversary of the British Ecological Society in 2013 is an opportune moment to reflect on the current status of ecology as a science and look forward to high-light priorities for future work.