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Silent Earth : averting the insect apocalypse

by Dave Goulson

This work examines the decline in global insect populations and its impact on ecosystems. It analyses the causes of this loss and suggests practical conservation measures for agriculture, government policy, and domestic gardens.

Accession 18101 ISBN 9781787333345 Publisher Jonathan Cape
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