Queer ecology is an interdisciplinary academic concept and research field that applies queer theory to environmental thought and practice. It investigates the intersections of gender, sexuality, power, and ecological systems, critiquing how heteronormative, binary, and patriarchal frameworks shape understandings of nature, environmental issues, and conservation. The field highlights the inherent diversity of more-than-human natures, challenges dominant environmental paradigms rooted in dualistic thinking, and advocates for more inclusive and just relationships with the environment.