Insect species conservation / T. R. New.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

New, T. R.

Contributor:

Rudolph G. Schmieder Fund.

Series:

Ecology, biodiversity, and conservation

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rare insects.

Insects--Conservation.

Insects.

Physical Description:

xiv, 256 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.

Summary:

Insects are the most diverse and abundant animals that share our world, and conservation initiatives are increasingly needed and being implemented globally, to safeguard the wealth of individual species. This book provides sufficient background information, illustrated by examples from many parts of the world, to enable more confident and efficient progress towards the conservation of these ecologically indispensable animals. Writing for graduate students, academic researchers and professionals, Tim New describes the major ingredients for insect species management and conservation, and how these may be integrated into effective practical management and recovery plans.

Contents:

Needs and priorities for insect species conservation

Plans for insect species conservation

Habitat, population and dispersal issues

Current and future needs in planning habitat and resource supply

Beyond habitat: other threats to insects, and their management

Adaptive management options: habitat re-creation

Re-introductions and ex situ conservation

Roles of monitoring in conservation management

Insect species as ambassadors for conservation

Insect management plans for the future.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [233]-251) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rudolph G. Schmieder Fund.

ISBN:

9780521510776

0521510775

9780521732765

052173276X

OCLC:

297147080

Publisher Number:

99942311237