Developing heritage climatology for collection preservation in changing sub-tropical climates through a trapping survey in Hong Kong

Methodologies related to the engagement and management of various invasive species, including current environmental standards and integrated pest management, based on case studies from libraries, archives, and museums are studied. Particular attention is paid to the effect of climate change on the species most responsible for the degradation of collections. There are clear indications of distinct changes in relation to temperature fluctuations over the time period. Occupancy of the traps at first resembles a Poisson distribution, though further study suggests a non-random occurrence in the occasional high insect catches, which is indicative of infestation. In terms of adapting the English Heritage study to Hong Kong, statistics for the project will be derived from the quarterly inspection of traps laid out in a series of university and private collections. This comparative study and the results of the Hong Kong survey will form the basis for an overall management plan for sub-tropical climates.