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Call for volunteers to create a Wild Space for butterflies and moths in Stirling
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is seeking nature-loving volunteers for a brand-new project called Wild Spaces which will transform urban spaces in Stirling into green havens.
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Call for volunteers to create a Wild Space for butterflies and moths in Perth
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is seeking nature-loving volunteers for a brand-new project called Wild Spaces which will transform urban spaces in Perth into green havens.
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80% of UK butterflies have decreased: scientists warn time is running out
The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 report, released today by Butterfly Conservation, has revealed the alarming news that 80% of butterflies in the UK have declined since the 1970s.
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The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 Report - England
Of the four UK countries, England’s butterflies have fared the worst, particularly those species that rely on specific habitat to thrive.
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The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 Report - Wales
Overall, 71% of butterflies in Wales have declined in abundance, distribution, or both, with those species that require specific habitats in order to thrive the worst affected.
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The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 Report - Northern Ireland
Overall, 71% of butterflies in Wales have declined in abundance, distribution, or both, with those species that require specific habitats in order to thrive the worst affected.
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The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 Report - Scotland
In Scotland, butterfly species that require specialist habitats have greatly declined, but the figures show increases too, as many countryside-wide species have increased in Scotland. While this bucks the trend elsewhere in the UK, it’s a clear indicator of climate change.
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Volunteer for the Dataset's Dream
The Dataset’s Dream is a temporary art installation created by two artists, award-winning writer Thomas Sharp and the visual artist Bryony Benge-Abbott, who produced last month’s film with Big City Butterflies called The Colour of Transformation.
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Congratulations to Butterfly Conservation award winners!
Butterfly Conservation is thrilled to be celebrating two wins at the RSPB Scotland’s Nature Awards 2022.
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Rishi Sunak urged to lead an “Urgent Conversation” at COP15 and push for global deal to save nature
Join us in signing the petition addressed to Rishi Sunak, asking him
to take the lead at the COP15 summit on biodiversity and fight for a global deal to halt and
reverse nature loss across the world by 2030.
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POSTPONED - Walk for Wildlife
We are sorry to have to announce that, due to difficulties with transport, the Walk for Wildlife planned for London on 27th November has been postponed until spring 2023.
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Habitat configuration as well as quantity determine range shift rates for moths
Many moth species have increased in distribution by shifting their ranges in response to climate change, predominantly due to habitat availability which is limiting their ability for range expansion.
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The Importance of Legislation and the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
On Tuesday the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill starts its progress through the Houses of Parliament. The main purpose of the bill is to end all remaining laws that came from the EU on 31st December 2023.
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Government has made no appreciable progress on its policy to protect 30% of the land and sea for nature by 2030
In its first annual 30x30 progress report, Wildlife and Countryside Link is calling on the Prime Minister to send a clear international message that the UK will be a global leader in implementing 30x30. The 30x30 target is expected to be a key commitment in global nature talks at COP15 in Montreal in December.
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New study reveals complex patterns of change among Britain's moths
A study led by Butterfly Conservation scientists, in collaboration with Rothamsted Research, has revealed complex patterns of winners and losers among Britain's larger moths.
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Red Listing British Butterflies
Dr Richard Fox, Head of Science at Butterfly Conservation, explains the science behind the Red List of British Butterflies.
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Using long-term monitoring data to inform conservation policy
Habitat loss is one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss. A lower amount of habitat, and greater isolation between habitat patches reduces the ability of species to move between habitat patches across the landscape. Measuring connectivity is crucial for informing conservation planning and developing effective policies.
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Jamie Wildman talks about his research into the reintroduction of the Chequered Skipper to England
PhD Candidate at the University of Northampton, Jamie Wildman, has recently submitted his thesis on the Chequered Skipper. In this interview Jamie explores the importance of his research, and his journey into conservation.
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Results of this year's Big Butterfly Count revealed
Gatekeeper takes top spot and it's good news for the blues, with increases for Common Blue and Holly Blue, but the general decline continues though, with fewer butterflies spotted overall.
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Did you see a Tiger in London this summer?
If you spotted a Jersey Tiger moth in London this summer you weren’t alone – more than 1,000 were recorded in the Greater London area during this year’s Big Butterfly Count.
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Open letter to the Prime Minister
Butterfly Conservation has joined 78 other organisations in an open letter to the Prime Minister.
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Butterfly Conservation's reaction to recent Government Proposals
The importance of maintaining environmental protections.
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We are incredibly saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Appointment of new Prime Minister
We congratulate Liz Truss on her election to UK Prime Minister. Butterfly Conservation looks forward to working with the new Government to tackle the urgent need for nature recovery both in the United Kingdom and globally at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference in December.
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Patterns of winners and losers among Britain’s moths
A new study led by Butterfly Conservation scientists, in collaboration with Rothamsted Research, has revealed complex patterns of change among Britain’s larger moths.
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Meet the 2022 Great North Run Team
All our runners have been training hard for the big challenge, the Great North Run is a tough race but with the support of everyone in the Butterfly Conservation family we know that they will all fulfil lifetime ambitions and be able to say “They did it and achieved what they didn’t think was possible”.
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Good News for Rare Butterfly on Dartmoor
One of the UK’s rarest butterflies is having a welcome comeback to its Dartmoor stronghold, wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has revealed.
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Has the ‘COVID effect’ worn off for nature lovers?
Big Butterfly Count sees a drop in participants compared to 2020 and 2021, and urges the public not to forget the benefits of being connected to nature – and it’s not too late to take part!
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Migratory monarch butterfly now Endangered - IUCN Red List
Gland, Switzerland, 21 July 2022 (IUCN) – The migratory monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus plexippus), known for its spectacular annual journey of up to 4,000 kilometres across the Americas, has entered the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM as Endangered, threatened by habitat destruction and climate change.
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Butterfly scientists call on public for help.
Butterfly Conservation launches this year’s Big Butterfly Count with a warning that time is running out to help save species.