Insect conservation in the United Kingdom - The role of the joint Committee for the Conservation of British Insects and Invertebrate Link (JCCBI)

Abstract

Invertebrate Link (JCCBI) is a forum for voluntary and professional organisations involved in the conservation and study of invertebrates in the UK. There are currently 36 member organisations, including the leading conservation bodies, entomological societies and statutory agencies (see Table 2.1). The objective is to 'advance the conservation of invertebrates in the UK by facilitating exchange of information between relevant organisations and statutory bodies, and by providing a context for co-operative ventures in relation to the development of strategy, policy, principles and best practice'. The history (and prehistory) of this umbrella and co-ordinating body is a long one, and reflects changes in approaches to conservation, particularly of insects and other invertebrates, over many years.