We have a long history of investigating, monitoring and modelling environmental change, generating evidence-driven solutions to complex environmental challenges. Watch our video to find out more about how our science is having a positive impact.
About the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)
We are an independent, not-for-profit research institute. Our 500 scientists provide the data and insights that researchers, governments and businesses need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.
Less intensively managed grasslands have better plant diversity and soil health
Researchers have shown - for the first time - that less intensively managed British grazed grasslands have on average 50% more plant species and better soil health than intensively managed grassland.
Quantifying the impact of vegetation changes on water availability
Dr Chris Huntingford discusses a new study that found tree planting or deforestation have potentially strong effects on rainfall levels and water resources beyond the areas undergoing those changes.
Half of replanted tropical trees don’t survive, new study finds
On average, about half of trees planted in tropical and sub-tropical forest restoration efforts do not survive more than five years, but there is enormous variation in outcomes, new research led by UKCEH has found.
Our ambition
We seek to understand our environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it – so that together, people and nature can prosper.
Excellent environmental science with impact
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What we do
We carry out excellent environmental science across water, land and air. Our science makes a difference, informing policy-making, commercial innovation and conservation action all around the world.
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How we work
We believe that the best solutions are co-designed and co-delivered, and our partnerships cross borders, sectors and disciplines. We are a strategic delivery partner for the Natural Environment Research Council, part of UK Research and Innovation.