Welcome
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the South Wales Branch.
Click to find Events and Volunteering opportunities in the South Wales Branch area.
Provisional Event dates:
Thursday 9th and Friday 10th Feb - two work parties, on for moths near Cardiff and one at Median Farm.
Tuesday 14th, Thursday 16th and Friday 17th for Brown Hairstreak work in the lower Teifi valley.
Information for Recorders.
More information on recording during the current circumstances can be found on the Butterfly Conservation website.
Species to look out for
Find out more
Butterfly sightings
Send your sightings to our County Butterfly Recorders for South Wales.
Moth sightings
Contact our County Moth Recorders for South Wales and send them your sightings.
Get involved
News
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Species on the Edge launches with the Small Blues at Logie Quarry
A new and exciting conservation project called Species on the Edge will launch at a free family fun day event hosted by Butterfly Conservation Scotland at Logie Quarry, near Tain, on Saturday 3 June.
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Butterflies find safe haven in UK gardens, new research reveals
New research published by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) reveals how the UK's gardens are acting as a safe haven for butterflies.
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Europe's grassland butterflies in steep decline
A new report on the trends of grassland butterflies across Europe has shown numbers have declined by 36% over the last decade.
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Coul Links - again!
If you have been following the saga of Coul Links in East Sutherland you will know that the original proposal for a golf course was turned down by the Scottish Government. In July last year another application was submitted. Here's an update on our objection.
Volunteer with us
Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.
Branch information
In your area
Contact branch
- Chairman
David Slade - Secretary
Norman Lowe - Treasurer
Mike Cram - Newsletter Editor
Rosemary Royle - Projects and Events
Richard Smith - Membership Secretary
Mike Robertshaw - Committee Members
Martin White