Insect conservation psychology
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DOI: 10.1007/s10841-018-0047-y
Abstract: People seek connectedness with nature, as evidenced by 8 billion people per year visiting terrestrial parks alone. Yet the challenge is for people to appreciate and care for nature, including insects, on which we so crucially… read more here.
Keywords: insects; nature; conservation psychology; insect conservation ... See more keywords
Lessons from insect conservation in Russia
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DOI: 10.1007/s10841-019-00136-y
Abstract: Insect conservation in Russia has a long history, but it has been developing partly independently from the conservation tradition of the Western world, and consequently it is characterised by certain peculiarities. While this means that… read more here.
Keywords: lessons insect; conservation russia; insect conservation; conservation ... See more keywords
Identifying priority sites for insect conservation in forest ecosystems at high resolution: the potential of LiDAR data
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DOI: 10.1007/s10841-019-00162-w
Abstract: Focusing conservation efforts on priority areas is crucial for maximizing the effects of the limited available resources. Unfortunately, there is often a conflict between the optimal spatial scale for conservation measures and data available for… read more here.
Keywords: high resolution; priority; conservation; lidar data ... See more keywords
Island biogeography of insect conservation in urban green spaces
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DOI: 10.1017/s0376892917000121
Abstract: SUMMARY Because of their isolation, biotic communities of urban green spaces are expected to be similar to those of oceanic islands. This should be particularly true for insects, which represent an important component of urban… read more here.
Keywords: urban green; green spaces; insect conservation; island biogeography ... See more keywords
Semantics of the insect decline narrative: recommendations for communicating insect conservation to peer and public audiences
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DOI: 10.1111/icad.12406
Abstract: Ambiguous or misleading language can affect science communication with peer and public audiences, with potentially damaging impacts on policy and public engagement. The word decline can be value‐laden and has inherent negative connotations. It is… read more here.
Keywords: peer public; public audiences; conservation; insect decline ... See more keywords
Spotlight on insects: trends, threats and conservation challenges
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DOI: 10.1111/icad.12409
Abstract: There is mounting concern over the conservation status and long‐term trends in insect populations. Many insect populations have been reported to be falling and many species are threatened with extinction. While this is true, the… read more here.
Keywords: insects; conservation; insect populations; insects trends ... See more keywords