Background
Samways, Michael John was born on October 22, 1949 in Hillingdon, England. Son of Leslie William and Joyce Maud (Moss) Samways.
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This book is a paperback reprint of a previously published hardback. Insects are the major component of the world's biodiversity. By virtue of their vast numbers of both species and individuals, they are vital determinants of terrestrial ecological processes. Quantiatively, insects are important pointers for species-rich geographical areas. Qualitatively, they are also important, whether the subjects of conservation themselves or as tools for identifying biotic areas with high endemism. Insect Conservation Biology covers a wide range of topics from single species to landscape conservation, and from rare butterflies to the benefits-and-risks of biocontrol agents. The approach is both positive and realistic, with insects being discussed in the contexts of sustainable development, agroecology and monitoring environmental change. Ethical issues surrounding insects are also considered as well as clear ecommendations for the future. Conservation circles have given too little attention to the ecological significance of insects, while entomologists have been engaged mostly in controlling a tiny minority of species of insect pests. The realms of conservationists and entomologists are brought together in this ground-breaking book.
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Presents the sixth book in the Ukhahlamba series on the natural history of the Drakensberg. This guide on South African dragonflies, helps identify these insects easily in the Berg and other parts of the country.
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conservationist Invertebrate biologist
Samways, Michael John was born on October 22, 1949 in Hillingdon, England. Son of Leslie William and Joyce Maud (Moss) Samways.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Nottingham, England, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1975.
Research fellow Inner London Education Authority, London, 1975-1977. Chief entomologist Perifleur, England, 1977-1978. Visiting professor Escola Superior de Agricultura de Lavras, Brazil, 1978-1979.
Senior technical officer Citrus and Subtropical Fruit Research Insurance, Nelspruit, South Africa, 1979-1982. Senior entomologist Citrus Exchange, 1982-1986. Chair entomology, director invertebrate conservation research center University Natal, South Africa, since 1986.
Honorary consultant World Conservation Union, Gland, Switzerland, since 1987.
(Presents the sixth book in the Ukhahlamba series on the n...)
(This book is a paperback reprint of a previously publishe...)
Fellow Royal Entomological Society.
Married Melinda Jane Hatton, December, 1996. Children: Ben, Camilla, Marlon.