Bücher von T. R. (La Trobe University New

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.

This account deals with problems and approaches to invertebrate conservation in highly managed agricultural ecosystems, and how to promote biodiversity without compromising agricultural production. It draws attention to the significant functional importance of invertebrates in agriculture and in ecosystem functions, and the importance of conserving them in the wider landscape.