Michael Samways

Oct 28, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Charl Deacon |Michael Samways |James Pryke

1 Introduction Freshwater biodiversity in many parts of the world is declining at unprecedented rates, with overall losses far exceeding those of terrestrial habitats (Tickner et al. 2020; Albert et al. 2021). These declines are alarming, as freshwaters cover < 1% of the Earth's surface, yet harbour ~10% of global biodiversity (Strayer and Dudgeon 2010).

Aug 16, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Michael Samways |James Pryke |René Gaigher |Charl Deacon

1 INTRODUCTION The Greater Cape Floristic Region (GCFR) includes areas that are floristically distinct from the rest of southern Africa, and is composed of the Cape Floristic Region, the HantamTanqua-Roggeveld Region, and the Namaqualand Region (Figure 1). The GCFR is well-known for its high levels of floristic diversity and endemism covering a broad range of climatic conditions from mesic to arid (Born et al., 2007).

Jul 28, 2024 | mg.co.za | Michael Samways

The combined insect hordes, trillions upon trillions of them, maintain the world as we know it. World Nature Conservation Day, 28 July, is observed to emphasise the importance of preserving and protecting our biodiversity and natural resources, including plants and animals, but we should also focus on the key role of insects in our lives. Without them, soils would deteriorate, many plants would die and our food supply would be severely compromised.

Jun 13, 2024 | routledge.com | James Pryke |Michael Samways |Tim R New |Pedro Cardoso |René Gaigher

This handbook presents a comprehensive overview of insect conservation and provides practical solutions to counteract insect declines, at a time where insects are facing serious threats across the world from habitat destruction to invasive species and climate change. The Routledge Handbook of Insect Conservation consist of six sections, covering all aspects of insect conservation, containing contributions from academics, researchers and practitioners from across the globe.

May 13, 2024 | taylorfrancis.com | Michael Samways |Tim R New |Pedro Cardoso |René Gaigher

Breadcrumbs Section. Click here to navigate to respective pages. This handbook presents a comprehensive overview of insect conservation and provides practical solutions to counteract insect declines, at a time where insects are facing serious threats across the world from habitat destruction to invasive species and climate change.