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Köp båda 2 för 2759 krThis very readable book consists of 11 chapters, beginning with consideration of the characteristics of urban areas and how their changing nature modifies ecosystems at a broad level. thoroughly recommend this book to anyone interested in conservation of insects or other biodiversity, whether their focus is urban, agricultural or otherwise. It is an excellent overview of the subject without being over-long or wordy, and provides a realistic assessment of the challenges that we face in urban insect conservation. (Alvin. J. Helden, Journal of Insect Conservation, Vol. 20, 2016)
1. Urban environments and insect wellbeing.- 2. Insects in urban environments.- 3. Insects along urban-rural gradients.- 4. Impacts on insect communities and species5. Alien species in urban environments.- 6. Urban insect pest management: implications for insect conservation.- 7. Selected urban threats to insects.- 8. Countering insect habitat losses and change in urban areas.- 9. Providing habitats for urban insects.- 10. Landscape connectivity for urban insects.- 11. Education and cultural awareness for the future.