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Books
Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse by Dave Goulson
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the decline in insect populations globally, detailing the critical roles insects play in ecosystems and the alarming consequences of their decline. It also offers practical solutions and actions that can be taken to mitigate these effects, from changes in agricultural practices to creating more insect-friendly gardens.
A Sting in the Tale by Dave Goulson
In this book, Goulson shares his journey into the world of bumblebees, highlighting their importance to the environment and the threats they face. It combines scientific research with personal anecdotes to provide a compelling case for the conservation of these essential insects.
The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires That Run the World by Oliver Milman
This upcoming book promises to delve into the causes and consequences of the rapid decline in insect populations. Milman examines the impact on ecosystems and human life, drawing on the latest research and interviews with scientists and environmentalists.
The Garden Jungle: Or Gardening to Save the Planet by Dave Goulson
This book focuses on how even small urban gardens can make a significant difference in supporting insect populations. Goulson provides practical advice for creating biodiverse and insect-friendly gardens, emphasizing the role of individual action in combating the broader environmental crisis.
Scientific Studies
Biodiversity and the Importance of Insect Diversity
This study highlights the critical role that insect diversity plays in ecosystem stability and resilience. It discusses various types of diversity (genetic, behavioural, species, and ecosystem) and their relevance to insect conservation. The study emphasizes that preserving insect diversity is essential for maintaining ecosystem services and homeostasis.
Source: Sanmartín-Villar, I., & Cordero-Rivera, A. (2024). Biodiversity and the importance of insect diversity. In Biological Invasions and Global Insect Decline (pp. 19-46). Academic Press.
Urban Insects: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Conservation
This research focuses on the impact of urbanization on insect biodiversity. It underscores the need for more studies on urban insects and suggests that urban landscapes can support significant biodiversity if managed properly. The study calls for urban planning that integrates biodiversity conservation to create more sustainable cities.
Source: Sanllorente O, Cabrero-Sañudo FJ and Doña J (2023). Editorial: Urban insects: biodiversity, ecology, and conservation. Front. Ecol. Evol. 11:1267880. doi: 10.3389/fevo.2023.1267880
Could Purposefully Engineered Native Grassland Gardens Enhance Urban Insect Biodiversity?
This study examines whether native grassland gardens in urban areas can provide better habitat functions for insects compared to non-native gardens. It concludes that higher plant beta diversity supports greater insect richness and evenness, suggesting that carefully designed urban gardens can significantly enhance urban insect biodiversity.
Source: Breed, Christina & Morelli, Agata & Pirk, Christian & Sole, Catherine & du Toit, Marié. (2022). Could Purposefully Engineered Native Grassland Gardens Enhance Urban Insect Biodiversity?. Land. 11. 1171. 10.3390/land11081171.