Insect Species Conservation [Hardcover]

This book brings together scattered information on insect conservation, providing a robust foundation for future progress, using examples from around the world.Insects are the most diverse and abundant animals that share our world, and conservation initiatives are increasingly being implemented globally, to safeguard the wealth of individual species. This book provides sufficient background information, illustrated by examples, to enable more confident and efficient progress for conservation of these ecologically indispensable animals.Insects are the most diverse and abundant animals that share our world, and conservation initiatives are increasingly being implemented globally, to safeguard the wealth of individual species. This book provides sufficient background information, illustrated by examples, to enable more confident and efficient progress for conservation of these ecologically indispensable animals.Insects are the most diverse and abundant animals that share our world, and conservation initiatives are increasingly needed and being implemented globally, to safe guard 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.1. Needs and priorities for insect species conservation; 2. Plans for insect species conservation; 3. Habitat, population and dispersal issues; 4. Current and future needs in planning habitat and resource supply; 5. Beyond habitat: other threats to insects, and their management; 6. Adaptive management options: habitat re-creation; 7. Reintroductions and ex situ conservation; 8. Roles of monitoring lS9