Published for Fauna & Flora
Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed, open access journal of biodiversity conservation, conservation policy and sustainable use, and the interaction of these subjects with social, economic and political issues. The journal has a particular interest in material that has the potential to improve conservation management and practice, supports the publishing and communication aspirations of conservation researchers and practitioners worldwide and helps build capacity for conservation. Besides articles and short communications, Oryx regularly publishes reviews, forum sections and letters, and every issue includes comprehensive reporting of international conservation news. For a personal subscription please visit: www.fauna-flora.org/appeals/oryx

The endangered tree flora of Santa Catarina, Southern Brazil
03 July 2025, Guilherme Salgado Grittz
It is easy to marvel at the diversity of tree species in the Atlantic Forest. Yet, this once-vast domain has been reduced to fragments, with barely a quarter of its original cover remaining. In our recent study published in Oryx, we assessed the extinction risk of tree species in Santa Catarina, a southern Brazilian state […] The post The endangered tree flora of Santa Catarina, Southern Brazil first appeared on Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation....

In search of the rarest bustard: the Bengal florican
20 June 2025, Aditya Pal
My journey to find the Bengal florican has been more than just a personal quest, it is a conservationist’s dream realized. As conservationists we often play multiple roles: researcher, field biologist, educator and advocate. Our work requires a balance of scientific rigor, community engagement and resilience. It is a relentless pursuit, but each challenge only […] The post In search of the rarest bustard: the Bengal florican first appeared on Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation....

New issue: community participation
15 May 2025, Emma Sinnett
The latest issue of Oryx features a special section on community participation. From exploring the experiences of local hunters regarding the return of the lynx to the French Alps, to conducting participatory modelling sessions to evaluate human–elephant conflict in villages in rural Kenya, the theme highlights the importance of involving local communities in conservation strategies. […] The post New issue: community participation first appeared on Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation....