British Association of Nature Conservationists

Who we are

BANC is an independent network of practitioners, academics and interested individuals, taking a critical look at the world of nature conservation in Britain and beyond. We provide a forum for analysis of the issues, debate about values, and testing of new ideas.

For more than three decades BANC has continued to question assumptions and encourage fresh thinking. We stress conservation’s social, economic and political dimensions, because these are where conservation policies meet the real world.

We publish the respected online journal ECOS, run workshops and conferences, and commission books and reports. Members of BANC receive ECOS three times a year, can attend the BANC Annual General Meeting and have the opportunity to join in discussions and debates on the member’s discussion forum.