Insect Conservation Biology: The 22nd Symposium of the Royal Entomological Society (Cabi Publishing)

"In an age of unprecedented human impact on the environment, insect conservation biology is of increasing importance. Due to their abundance, diversity and rapid response to environmental changes, insects are also valuable indicators of wider biodiversity, and make excellent models for conservation research and monitoring. Over 50 international experts have contributed to this authoritative and up-to-date compendium, covering many topics including climate change, habitat management, ecosystem processes, conservation genetics, impact of GM technology, and the integration of insects into wider conservation agendas."--Publisher's website Introduction -- Insect Conservation In Temperate Biomes: Issues, Progress And Prospects / Alan J.a. Stewart And Timothy R. New -- Insect Conservation In Tropical Forests / Owen T. Lewis And Yves Basset -- The Conservation Value Of Insect Breeding Programmes: Rationale, Evaluation Tools And Example Programme Case Studies / Paul Pearce-kelly [and Others] -- What Have Red Lists Done For Us? :the Values And Limitations Of Protected Species Listing For Invertebrates / Martin S. Warren [and Others] -- Species Conservation And Landscape Management: A Habitat Perspective / Roger L.h. Dennis, Tim G. Shreeve, And David A. Sheppard -- Implementing Ecological Networks For Conserving Insect And Other Biodiversity / Michael J. Samways -- Insects And Bioindication: Theory And Progress / Melodie A. Mcgeoh -- Insect Populations In Fragmented Habitats / Ikka Hanski And Juha Pöyry -- Monitoring Biodiversity: Measuring Long-term Changes In Insect Abundance / Kelvin F. Conrad, Richard Fox, And Ian P. Woiwod -- The Conservation Of Ecological Interactions / Jane Memmott [and Others] -- Insects And Climate Change: Processes, Patterns And Implications For Conservation / Robert J. Wilson, Zoe G. Davies, And Chris D. Thomas -- Conservation Genetics For Insects / David J. Thompson, Phillip C. Watts, And Ilik J. Saccheri -- Broadening Benefits To Insects From Wider Conservation Agendas / Timothy R. New -- The Extinction Of Experience: A Threat To Insect Conservation? / Oliver D. Cheesman And Roger S. Key -- Insects As Providers Of Ecosystem Services: Crop Pollination And Pest Control / Claire Kremen And Rebecca Chaplin-kramer -- Insect Conservation In Agricultural Landscapes / Teja Tscharntke [and Others] -- Genetically Modified Crops And Insect Conservation / Ian P. Woiwod And Tanja H. Schuler -- Insect Conservation: Progress And Prospects / Owen T. Lewis, Timothy R. New, And Alan J.a. Stewart. Edited By A.j.a. Stewart, T.r. New, O.t. Lewis. The Royal Entomological Society's 23rd International Symposium Was Held At The University Of Sussex, Uk, From 12 To 14 September 2005--introd. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. These Proceedings Contain Papers On Insect Conservation Biology That Are Classified Under 3 Themes: (1) The Current Status Of Insect Conservation, And Major Avenues For Progress And Hindrances (6 Papers); (2) Insects As Model Organisms In Conservation Biology (6 Papers); And (3) Future Directions In Insect Conservation Biology (6 Papers). In an age of unprecedented human impact on the environment, insect conservation biology is of increasing importance. Over 50 internatioanl experts have contributed to this authoritative and up-to-date compendium, covering many topics including climate change, habitat management, ecosystem processes, and more