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Heath Fritillary – the science behind the management
The Heath Fritillary Melitaea athalia is a priority species with a restricted distribution in the south of England, occupying an area of less than 1km2 in the UK.
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Meet Dr Emily Dennis
Introducing the newest member of Butterfly Conservation's science team, who was awarded the Faculty of Sciences Prize for Postgraduate Research at the University of Kent in 2015, has had 7 papers published since 2014 and received an "Honourable Mention" from the judges of the 2017 Young Biometrician's Award.
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Developing and improving statistical models of species change
BC is one of the largest collectors and holders of biological data in the UK, running world-renowned recording and monitoring schemes on butterflies and moths that collectively total in excess of 40 million records by over 70,000 recorders.
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Dig It – March Tips from the Secret Gardener
When buying potted plants, we should consider four significant environmental issues: pesticides, biosecurity, peat, and plastic.
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Butterfly Conservation’s Science News
At the end of March BC will launch an e-newsletter exploring the wide range of science that we are involved with.
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Success…. Scottish Gems Found!
BC volunteer Ken Haydock reveals the story behind the recent discovery of White-letter Hairstreak eggs in Berwickshire - confirmation the declining butterfly may have started breeding in Scotland for the first time in 130 years...
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Statement on the Chelsea Road Elm in Sheffield
Dr Sam Ellis, BC's Director of Conservation outlines the charity's position on the Chelsea Road Elm in Sheffield and the tree's population of White-letter Hairstreak butterflies
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Hedge your bets for Brimstones
As February gets into its stride, the signs of the fast approaching spring are becoming more and more evident.
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Dig It - January Tips From The Secret Gardener
January is an easy month to help butterflies and moths in the garden. Many species will be taking shelter until temperatures start to rise so leave leaf litter and postpone pruning to protect eggs, caterpillars and crysalises.
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2017 - a year of progress for butterflies and moths
Butterfly Conservation makes important strides forward in 2017
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Dig It – December Tips from the Secret Gardener
The Secret Gardener investigates which species just one lichen-covered branch could be supporting and reminds you to be careful when bringing twigs inside.
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Big Butterfly Count data proves its worth
A study has revealed the importance of information gathered by the Big Butterfly Count
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Neonicotinoid pesticide ban – good news for wildlife
Butterfly Conservation welcomes ban on harmful pesticides
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Dig It - September Tips From The Secret Gardener
Michaelmas-daisies are one of the stars of the autumn flowerbed, providing nectar for butterflies – such as the Red Admiral - when other plants are starting to fade.
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Myer's Allotment work parties beginning again.
The Winter season of work parties at Myers Allotment are starting again on Tuesday 19th September. Why not come along and take part?
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Field Studies Council courses bring you closer to nature
The Field Studies Council (FSC) is concerned about a public lack of wildlife identification skills -
Keep On Counting
Despite some dodgy weather, this summer’s Big Butterfly Count is going really well. Take part this weekend and help us make it the biggest ever!
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Dig It - August Tips From The Secret Gardener
As you are pottering around deadheading pay attention to which flowers are the most popular nectar sources.
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Munching Caterpillars came to my town
Student Lucy Cunningham decided to change her life to help wildlife.
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Butterflies and sunburn - life as a Lulworth Skipper intern
Graduate Fiona Bell reveals life as an intern with Butterfly Conservation
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How Can You Can Help Butterflies? Get Planting!
Butterfly Conservation Ambassador and wildlife gardening writer Kate Bradbury explains how you can help reverse butterfly declines by planting a plot for pollinators...
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Plant A Pot For Pollinators
You can be butterfly-friendly on a budget and you don't even need a garden!
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Dig It – May Tips from the Secret Gardener
Let an area of grass grow long or sow an area with a mix of wildflowers and grasses to provide food and shelter for butterflies, moths and other wildlife.
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Look Out For: Comma Butterflies
At last, butterflies are starting to emerge in numbers after the winter and, on a fine April day, you stand a good chance of spotting a Comma butterfly.
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Glum in the garden
If you had the feeling that there weren’t many butterflies on the wing last summer then the results of one of Butterfly Conservation’s major surveys will bear out your suspicions.
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Dig It – April Tips from the Secret Gardener
The Verbena family includes useful nectar plants for butterflies and other pollinators.
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Lancashire Butterfly Conservation helps Fund Ground-breaking new micro moths book: ‘Micro-moth Field Tips’
New publication announced. BC Lancashire branch supports new Micro Moth Field Tips book launch. Details of pre-publication offer.
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Dig It - March Tips from the Secret Gardener
All of us can contribute to improving the area around our homes for wildlife - whether rural or urban - and one way is by sowing wildflower seed.