Conservation of the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly in Australia 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Sands, Donald P. a. (Author), New, Tim R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 940077169X ISBN-13: 9789400771697 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology |
Dewey: 577 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (1.25 lbs) 209 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This survey of one the longest insect conservation campaigns in Australia deals with recovery of one of the most iconic endemic butterflies, the Richmond birdwing, threatened by clearance and fragmentation of subtropical rainforest in eastern Australia and the spread of an alien larval food-plant. Its conservation has involved many aspects of community involvement, developed over more than 20 years, and focused on habitat restoration and weed eradication, in conjunction with conservation of remaining forest fragments. The work has involved the entire historical range of the butterfly, addressed threats and emphasised landscape connectivity, and has enhanced recovery through extensive plantings of native food plants. Interest has been maintained through extensive publicity, community education and media activity, and the programme has provided many lessons for advancing insect conservation practice in the region. |