15 December 2008

A newly published conservation review celebrates the 40th anniversary of Butterfly Conservation by summarising some of the projects the organisation has undertaken to save butterflies, moths and their habitats.

The projects featured have all been developed since the charity was founded in 1968. Included are national recording and monitoring schemes, action programmes for threatened species and public involvement schemes.

Future plans for reducing the impact of decades of habitat loss are detailed, alongside examples of good practice - where intervention is making a significant difference to endangered species.

Martin Warren, Chief Executive said: "The number of butterflies on the priority endangered list has more than doubled in the last 12 years. Rising from 11 butterflies and 53 moths in 2005 to 24 butterflies and 150 moths in 2007. While we celebrate our achievements, we are aware that the pressures on our environment are growing every year and we need to maintain and increase our efforts."

Download the Conservation Review here.