Replication is a concept at the core of science, but within the field of ecology, we lack consensus on its proper role or its proper form. This lack of consensus in ecology has become particularly evident recently as failures to replicate findings in other life science disciplines (from cancer biology to psychology) have led to new understanding of the value of replication in those fields. Although many prominent journals and societies in ecology and evolutionary biology have recently endorsed and adopted explicit transparency standards, many of these journals have shown reluctance to publish replications, and funding bodies still do not typically support replication. This ignite session brings together speakers with diverse perspectives to address issues from the philosophical to the practical. What sorts of replication should ecologists pursue? What sorts of replication do ecologists pursue? What tools are available to facilitate replication? The resulting discussion will be an opportunity to seek consensus and common ground on this important topic.