Insect Conservation

Fra forlagets presentasjon

• Authored by a team of world-renowned entomologists
• Intensely practical, concentrating largely on methods
• Provides a comprehensive synthesis of traditional and modern methodologies, including the latest techniques
• Authoritative, concise and affordable

With up to a quarter of all insect species heading towards extinction over the next few decades, there is now a pressing need to summarize the techniques available for measuring insect diversity in order to develop effective conservation strategies.

Insect Conservation outlines the main methods and techniques available to entomologists, providing a comprehensive synthesis for use by graduate students, researchers and practising conservationists worldwide. Both modern and more 'traditional' methodologies are described, backed up by practical background information and a global range of examples. Many newer techniques are included which have not yet been described in the existing book literature.

This book will be particularly relevant to postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in insect ecology, conservation biology and environmental management, as well as established researchers in these fields. It will also be a valuable reference for nature conservation practitioners and professional entomologists worldwide.

Readership: Primarily aimed at postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in insect ecology, conservation biology and environmental management, although it will also be of relevance and use to established researchers in these fields. A secondary market will exist amongst nature conservation practitioners and agricultural scientists.