The Argyll Islands

Many of the islands in this area have strongholds for key species, including the Marsh Fritillary and Slender Scotch Burnet (pictured).  The latter is only found on a few sites on Mull and Ulva and nowhere else in the UK. 

This three year project (2005-7) worked closely with communities, farmers/crofters, foresters, landowners and conservation bodies to secure sympathetic land management to conserve these important and beautiful insects.

The project focussed on giving advice at sites for key species and hosting workshops to encourage local people to survey and monitor on the islands. 

Popular and successful workshops were held on Lismore and Mull where people are now involved in annual monitoring of the two key species. 

In addition several new colonies were found on the islands, most excitingly for Slender Scotch Burnet, but also Marsh Fritillary, Argent & Sable and Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth. 

Funders

Scottish Natural Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund through Nadair 2.

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