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Conservation of the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly in Australia

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Authors:
  1. Donald P.A. Sands

    1. Ecosystems Sciences, CSIRO, Brisbane, Australia

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  2. Tim R. New

    1. Department of Zoology, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia

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  • Account of one of longest insect conservation programmes in Australia
  • Deals with major iconic species with strong public/community interest
  • Innovative community involvements provide many lessons for similar exercises in many parts of the world
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Birdwing Butterflies and Their Conservation Needs

    • Donald P. A. Sands, Tim R. New
    Pages 1-27

  3. The Richmond Birdwing Butterfly

    • Donald P. A. Sands, Tim R. New
    Pages 29-48

  4. The Food Plants of the Richmond Birdwing

    • Donald P. A. Sands, Tim R. New
    Pages 49-76

  5. The Natural Habitats and Resources for the Richmond Birdwing

    • Donald P. A. Sands, Tim R. New
    Pages 77-98

  6. Conservation Needs and Early Concerns

    • Donald P. A. Sands, Tim R. New
    Pages 99-114

  7. Foundation of the Programme: Engaging the Community

    • Donald P. A. Sands, Tim R. New
    Pages 115-128

  8. Expanding the Programme. The Development of Community Networks: Their Achievements and Roles in Conservation and Recovery

    • Donald P. A. Sands, Tim R. New
    Pages 129-139

  9. Habitat Restoration and Outcomes

    • Donald P. A. Sands, Tim R. New
    Pages 141-160

  10. Revising the Draft Recovery Plan

    • Donald P. A. Sands, Tim R. New
    Pages 161-175

  11. Broadening Perspective

    • Donald P. A. Sands, Tim R. New
    Pages 177-188

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 189-209
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About this book

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Ecosystems Sciences, CSIRO, Brisbane, Australia

    Donald P.A. Sands

  • Department of Zoology, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia

    Tim R. New

About the authors

Dr Don Sands, who has spent a lifetime understanding insects and developing solutions to major insect problems, both economic and in their conservation, was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division in 2001. He received his award for 'service to the horticultural industry in Australia and the Pacific Region through the development of biological pest control solutions, and to entomology, particularly through conservation projects.' Prof. Tim New, former Editor in Chief of the Journal of Insect Conservation (2003-2009); he is the author/editor of more than 30 book titles published by CSIRO (7), OUP (8); CUP (3); Brill (2), CABI (1), NSW University Press, and 6 books with Springer: monograph: Insect Conservation, An Australian Perspective, Series Entomologica, Vol.32; 978-90-6193-507-0; 1984, €154,95; 204pp, HB edit.vol: Beetle Conservation,978-1-4020-5987-2, 2007, €64,95; 94pp, HB (JICO spin-off) edit.vol: Insect Conservation and Islands, 978-1-4020-8781-3, 2008, €89,95; 252pp; HB (JICO spin-off) monograph: Butterfly Conservation in South-Eastern Australia: Progress and Prospects, 978-90-481-9925-9, 2011, €139,95; 190pp, HB monograph: ‘In Considerable Variety’: Introducing the Diversity of Australia’s Insects, 978-94-007-1779-4; 2011, €139,95; 254pp, HB edited vol.: Insect Conservation: Past, Present and Prospects, 978-94-007-2962-9, 2012, €149,95; 435pp, HB

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Conservation of the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly in Australia

  • Authors: Donald P.A. Sands, Tim R. New

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7170-3

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2013

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-94-007-7169-7Published: 17 September 2013

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-024-0634-4Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-007-7170-3Published: 02 September 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 209

  • Number of Illustrations: 17 b/w illustrations, 36 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Conservation Biology/Ecology, Entomology, Ecology, Applied Ecology, Urban Ecology

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