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Hedgerows are a vital part of the UK’s ecological infrastructure, benefitting many species of butterflies and moths, and thousands of other wildlife species in myriad ways. Kieran Thomas, Butterfly Conservation's Policy Advocate Officer, explains the policy changes we need to see to protect our hedgerows.

Butterfly Conservation's Policy Advocate Officer, Kieran Thomas, explains why hedgerows are such a critical habitat for butterflies and moths and what we can do to help them thrive.

The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) is an organisation led by farmers that offers support and advice on sustainable farming practices. Butterfly Conservation is proud to work alongside NFFN to deliver their mission – we are one of the partners of the NFFN advisory group, where we help by providing advice on policy issues and conservation management. Gabrielle Grant, Digital Communications Officer at Nature Friendly Farming Network, explains why hedges are vital to a thriving farm.

Robert Wolton is an ecologist who has written extensively about hedgerows and the wildlife within, including an upcoming book, Hedges, which will bring together decades of research and personal experience, much of it from his own farm in Devon. Butterfly Conservation is proud to work alongside Robert as part of Hedgelink, a cross-organisational group advocating for hedges across the UK. Here, Robert shares his love of the humble hedge.

Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

This month, let’s meet the Brown Hairstreak

Joe Stanley, Head of Sustainable Farming & Knowledge Exchange at the Allerton Project, shares an update on the development of a Hedgerow Carbon Code.

National Gardening Week (29 April - 5 May 2024) is here and we’re sharing our top five tips for creating a Wild Space that will be too good to miss for butterflies and moths. Whether you have a small balcony, a large garden, or a shared community space, it’s time to get those hands dirty to help nature! 

Keen to create your very own Wild Space, or add to your existing Wild Space? Here’s how to use peat-free products for all of your planting activities.

This #PeatFreeApril, we are celebrating bogs! Butterfly Conservation's Peatland Restoration Project Officer, Polly Phillpot explains just how important peatland habitats are for the UK’s butterflies and moths and why going ‘peat free’ is a vital part of protecting them.

Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

This month, let’s meet a marvellous moth – the Lunar Hornet Moth.

When it comes to fooling predators, butterflies and moths have got a few tricks up their sleeves. Let’s delve into the tools of deception of our favourite winged insects… 

Keeping the kids entertained for two weeks during the school holidays can require a lot of thought so we’re here to help! Check out our fun and simple activities to fill the hours with adventure, exploration, and entertainment.

From bringing butterflies back from extinction to making it known that moths matter, this International Women’s Day, we meet some of the brilliant women making a difference for butterflies, moths, and the environment at Butterfly Conservation.

Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.
This month, we’ll be meeting the High Brown Fritillary.

Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth. This month, let’s meet the… Purple Emperor

Need some inspiration for activities to entertain the kids this Half Term? Read on for our boredom-busting ideas that let them embrace their wild side…

Kate Hardy, Head of People and Culture at Butterfly Conservation, shares her reflections on the progress the organisation has made towards becoming a more diverse and inclusive workplace, and the work that still needs to be done.

With light pollution increasing each year, moths and other nocturnal insects are increasingly under threat. Let’s delve into the dangers of light pollution for moths.

Light pollution threatens many nocturnal insects, including important pollinators like moths, by disrupting their ability to feed, breed and carry out their usual behaviour. But each year, light pollution increases.

Help protect moths by following these simple steps to reduce light pollution at home.

Kerem Asfuroglu is a lighting designer and dark skies advocate from southern Turkey. Having earned an MA in Architectural Lighting Design from Wismar University in Germany, he now lives in Ireland where he runs an environmentally sustainable lighting design practice. We spoke to Kerem about a new approach to lighting design, the power of people, and how communities can embrace their dark side.

Ever wondered which moths might be fluttering nearby at night? Make your own moth trap and host a moth garden party! By the way, it’s BYOB (bring your own bulb).

Do you want to make a difference for wildlife this year?

We’ve rounded up our cream of the crop of citizen science projects you can get involved in during 2024.
 

We want to help people from all backgrounds to experience butterflies and moths. Our Head of Wild Spaces explains the importance of creating urban spaces for nature.

Individual Giving Officer, Hannah Rowsell, shares her moth-trapping journey and what she and the team at Butterfly Conservation’s office in Dorset had in their moth trap in 2023.

With one of the most restricted distributions of breeding butterflies in northern England, we explore how we’re helping this species to spread its wings.

Our largest-ever area-specific moth project is drawing to a close this year. The Engagement Officer for Kent’s Magnificent Moths reflects on its successes.

Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth. This month, we’ll be taking a look at the Goat Moth!

There are around 2,500 species of moth in the UK. Join us on a journey through the kaleidoscope of colours and shapes of the UK’s moths throughout the year.

Ready to dive in to the weird and wonderful world of moths? Here are our top ten freaky, fun and fascinating facts about these amazing creatures.

You will all have likely seen the headlines about the “historic” deal to end COP28 that, for the first time, committed to transitioning away from fossil fuels. Butterfly Conservation absolutely welcomes the recognition that the world needs to change, but we remain concerned about what was not in the final documents.