Rafiq, K., Jordan, N. R., McNutt, J. W., Neelo, J., Attias, N., Boersma, D., Palmer, M. S., Ruesink, J., & Abrahms, B. (2024). Removing institutional barriers to long-term fieldwork is critical for advancing ecology. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 39(12), 1059–1062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2024.10.003
Abstract: Long-term fieldwork is essential for ecology and conservation, but is hindered by institutional barriers, such as the publish-or-perish culture of academia, and funding limitations. Here, we discuss these challenges and propose strategies to overcome them, such as broadening evaluation metrics and supporting inclusivity, to advance scientific insight and societal equity.