Did you know that members of the British Ecological Society (BES) get FREE ACCESS to Methods in Ecology and Evolution?

The BES, established in 1913, is a learned society and registered charity, with over 4000 members worldwide. Its many activities include the publication of a range of scientific literature, including Methods and our 4 other internationally renowned sister journals, along with education work, policy work, the organisation and sponsorship of a wide variety of meetings, and the funding of numerous grant schemes.

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in ecology! There is a membership fee of £40 per year, with discounts available for students and those from low-income countries. We offer a one year free membership to Undergraduates, Masters students and first year PhD students who complete and return a Direct Debit form, and in subsequent years the student membership rate is just £20.

Here are some of the benefits of being a member:

Free access to Methods in Ecology and Evolution.
Discounted rates for the Journal of Ecology, Functional Ecology, the Journal of Animal Ecology and the Journal of Applied Ecology.
25% discount on open access fees when publishing as first or corresponding author in BES journals (worth $750)
Reduced price registration for all BES run and sponsored meetings (BES Student members are entitled to further discounts)
Member only ring-fenced grants
The Bulletin – a newsletter which keeps you up to date with the ecological community
A monthly eBulletin giving members priority notice of BES initiatives and opening dates
Opportunity of free meeting room hire in Charles Darwin House Conference Centre (conditions apply)
Networking opportunities to meet and interact with other ecological professionals