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OverviewMany butterflies have declined in abundance during recent decades, and their conservation engenders concern and effort in many parts of the world. This book is a broad survey of the science of butterfly conservation. It discusses the causes of butterfly decline and - within the context of a summary of butterfly biology and using examples from several countries - illustrates how attempts are now in progress to conserve particular butterfly species, local assemblages, Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tim R. NewPublisher: Oxford University Press Australia Imprint: OUP Australia and New Zealand Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.00cm Weight: 0.387kg ISBN: 9780195541243ISBN 10: 0195541243 Pages: 260 Publication Date: 20 October 1997 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPrface; 1. Introduction; 2. Butterflies - Classification, Diversity and Biology; 3. Causes of Butterfly Decline; 4. Awareness and Concern; 5. Studying Butterflies for Conservation; 6. Towards Management of Butteflies or Habitats; 7. Case Histories in Butterfly Conservation; 8. Butterflies in Towns and Gardens; 9. The Future; Appendices; Glossary; BibliographyReviewsThis book addresses butterfly species, conservation and management of butterfly habitat, and hands on advice for butterfly aficionados to use in their own backyards. It even includes a recipe for a medium for raising butterfly larvae in captivity --Wildlife Activist<br> This book provides a broad survey of the science of insect and butterfly conservation and the rationale for conserving both. Most of the book explores butterfly conservation and international efforts to safeguard species, including steps individuals can take to encourage and document butterfly conservation. --Entomological News<br> The first edition of this book was a landmark that presented a compelling case for conserving endangered butterflies throughout the world. The second edition adds and updates several case histories, and more fully presents current methodologies to facilitate scientifically sound conservation. . . . I came away from this comprehensive and useful book with a profound sense that our approach to conserving butterflies must shift from documenting dwindling numbers and engaging in last ditch firefights to promoting preservation of larger tracts of land in all terrestrial ecosystems. Butterfly Conservation is a sobering reflection of the global biodiversity crisis resulting from human usurpation of natural environments. --The Quarterly Review of Biology<br> This book summarizes the latest, and scattered, information on the conservation of butterflies and the rationale of insect conservation and the part that butterflies play in this. Along with discussing butterfly conservation, the book also covers the classification, diversity, and biology of butterflies. This edition of the work hassections on recent developments, and more references added. Maps, charts, diagrams, and line drawings supplement the text. -- Biosis, Vol 50, No 10, Oct 22, 1998<br> This book addresses butterfly species, conservation and management of butterfly habitat, and hands on advice for butterfly aficionados to use in their own backyards. It even includes a recipe for a medium for raising butterfly larvae in captivity --Wildlife Activist This book provides a broad survey of the science of insect and butterfly conservation and the rationale for conserving both. Most of the book explores butterfly conservation and international efforts to safeguard species, including steps individuals can take to encourage and document butterfly conservation. --Entomological News The first edition of this book was a landmark that presented a compelling case for conserving endangered butterflies throughout the world. The second edition adds and updates several case histories, and more fully presents current methodologies to facilitate scientifically sound conservation. . . . I came away from this comprehensive and useful book with a profound sense that our approach to conserving butterflies must shift from documenting dwindling numbers and engaging in last ditch firefights to promoting preservation of larger tracts of land in all terrestrial ecosystems. ButterflyConservation is a sobering reflection of the global biodiversity crisis resulting from human usurpation of natural environments. --The Quarterly Review of Biology This book summarizes the latest, and scattered, information on the conservation of butterflies and the rationale of insect conservation and the part that butterflies play in this. Along with discussing butterfly conservation, the book also covers the classification, diversity, and biology of butterflies. This edition of the work has sections on recent developments, and more references added. Maps, charts, diagrams, and line drawings supplement the text. -- Biosis, Vol 50, No 10, Oct 22, 1998 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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