@article{fdi:010074113,
  title = {{U}sing field-based entomological research to promote awareness about forest ecosystem conservation},
  author = {{L}amarre, {G}. {P}. {A}. and {J}uin, {Y}. and {L}apied, {E}. and {L}e {G}all, {P}hilippe and {N}akamura, {A}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{I}nteractions between plants, insect herbivores and associated predators represent the majority of terrestrial biodiversity. {I}nsects are vital food sources for many other organisms and provide important ecosystem functions and services including pollination, waste removal and biological control. {W}e propose a complete and reproducible education programme to guide students to understand the importance of managing and conserving forest ecosystems in their region through the study of insect ecology and natural history. {O}ur programme involved lectures, workshops and field surveys of insects with a group of 60 high school students in {E}astern {A}frica ({E}thiopia). {I}t addresses the key stages of an entomological research project including: 1) general entomological knowledge and understanding the role of insects in terrestrial diversity and in ecosystem functioning and services; (2) the proposal of simple research questions including hypothesis development and evaluation using scientific literature, 3) fieldwork using different types of light traps; 4) sorting and identification of the insect orders using simple diagnostic keys and illustrated plates; 5) analysing and interpreting the results and 6) demonstrating findings to peers and a public audience. {I}dentifying insects, exploring their natural history and understanding their functions in the field bring the students towards a better understanding and awareness of the importance of forest ecosystem conservation.},
  keywords = {{C}onservation awareness ; forest ecosystem ; {E}thiopia ; biological education ; {D}es {I}nsectes et des {H}ommes ; public outreach ; {ETHIOPIE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{N}ature {C}onservation},
  numero = {29},
  pages = {39--56},
  ISSN = {1314-6947},
  year = {2018},
  DOI = {10.3897/natureconservation.29.26876},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010074113},
}