Launching and steering flagship Lepidoptera for conservation benefit

Authors

  • T.R. New

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o2621.1805-17

Abstract

Lepidoptera, particularly butterflies and large moths, are popular targets for conservation efforts and as flagship species can help to publicize the need for habitat and resource protection and the ecological value of invertebrates. Here I present an overview of the relevant issues in selecting and promoting flagship species, and discuss how local community support for conservation may be encouraged, using examples from Australia.

Author Biography

T.R. New

Emeritus Professor Tim New has worked on many aspects of insect conservation policy and practice, and has published extensively on these themes.

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Published

26-06-2011

Issue

Vol 3, No 6 (2011)

Section

Essays

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