Insect Diversity, Declines and Conservation in Australia

Emeritus Professor Tim New is an entomologist with broad interests in insect systematics, ecology and conservation. For long based at LaTrobe University, Melbourne, he has traveled widely to collect and study insects in many parts of the world, and his extensive publications on these topics include nearly 50 books. He is recognised globally as one of the leading advocates for insect conservation.

• Chapter 1. Introduction: The Reality of Insect Declines.- Chapter 2. The Problems of Interpreting Changes.- Chapter 3. Assessing and Understanding Insect Diversity.- Chapter 4. Improving Understanding of Insect Diversity.- Chapter 5. Drivers of Decline.- Chapter 6. Insect Conservation Need in the Southern Hemisphere.- Chapter 7. Levels of Concern and Approach.- Chapter 8. Defining and Countering Threats.- Chapter 9. Facilitating Conservation Progress.- Chapter 10. A Future for Australia’s Insects.