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Needs and priorities for insect species conservation -- Plans for insect species conservation -- Habitat, population and dispersal issues -- Current and future needs in planning habitat and resource supply -- Beyond habitat: other threats to insects, and their management -- Adaptive management options: habitat re-creation -- Re-introductions and ex situ conservation -- Roles of monitoring in conservation management -- Insect species as ambassadors for conservation -- Insect management plans for the future.

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.