Insect Conservation : A handbook of approaches and methods / Michael J. Samways, Melodie A. McGeoch, Tim R. New.

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Samways, Michael J

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TextLanguage: English Series: Techniques in ecology and conservation series | Techniques in ecology and conservation seriesPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2010.Description: xv, 441 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cmISBN:

9780199298235 (hbk.)
0199298238 (hbk.)
019929822X (pbk.)
9780199298228 (pbk.)

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DDC classification:

333.955716 22 SAM

Contents:

1. Introducing insect conservation -- 2. Taxonomy and curation of insects -- 3. Designing sampling protocols for insect conservation -- 4. Collecting and recording insects -- 5. Measuring environmental variables -- 6. Estimating population size and condition -- 7. population and the landscape -- 8. Ex-situ conservation: captive rearing and reintroduction programmes -- 9. Biodiversity and assemblage studies -- 10. Studying insects in the changing environment -- 11. Key questions for insect conservation in an era of global change.

Summary: 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 is relevant to postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in insect ecology, conservation biology and environmental management. It is also a valuable reference for nature conservation practitioners and professional entomologists worldwide.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Social Sciences	Non-fiction	333.955716 SAM (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		42218

1. Introducing insect conservation --
2. Taxonomy and curation of insects --
3. Designing sampling protocols for insect conservation --
4. Collecting and recording insects --
5. Measuring environmental variables --
6. Estimating population size and condition --
7. population and the landscape --
8. Ex-situ conservation: captive rearing and reintroduction programmes --
9. Biodiversity and assemblage studies --
10. Studying insects in the changing environment --
11. Key questions for insect conservation in an era of global change.

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 is relevant to postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses in insect ecology, conservation biology and environmental management. It is also a valuable reference for nature conservation practitioners and professional entomologists worldwide.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [375]-404) and index.

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