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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Tim R. NewPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2022 Weight: 0.385kg ISBN: 9783030901363ISBN 10: 303090136 Pages: 236 Publication Date: 05 March 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsContents 1 Introduction: the reality of insect declines References 2 The problems of interpreting changes Scientific shortfalls Societal dilemmas Recognition of threatened insect species References 3 Assessing and interpreting insect diversity Taxonomic approximation Surrogate taxa References 4 Remedies? Understanding species References 5 Drivers of decline Introduction: categorising threats Understanding habitat change References 6 Insect conservation need in the southern hemisphere Insects of the temperate southern hemisphere Understanding Australia’s insect richness Endemism Australia’s insects and conservation need References 7 Levels of concern and approach Introduction Listing for priority Extending ecological coverage Bioregions Ecological communities Protected areas References 8 Defining and countering threats Introduction Pesticides and pollution Alien species Fire Climate change References 9 Facilitating conservation progress Introduction Increasing the profile of insect conservation Citizen science in Australian insect conservation Flagship species References 10 A future for Australia’s insects Introduction Integrating insect conservation in Australia Protective legislation Conservation in practice Species conservation: lessons from experience Some examples A wider agenda References IndexReviewsAuthor InformationEmeritus Professor Tim New is an entomologist with broad interests in insect systematics, ecology and conservation. For long based at LaTrobe University, Melbourne, he has traveled widely to collect and study insects in many parts of the world, and his extensive publications on these topics include nearly 50 books. He is recognised globally as one of the leading advocates for insect conservation. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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