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This great thread is about re/introductions, but habitat/species management approaches also applies to the issue that @jmbecologist.bsky.social raises, of populist 'gurus' subverting proper science and evidence in the conservation space. Debates need to be honest with the public and evidence-based 👇
As someone who had past affiliation with Goldsmith, I very much endorse this message.
The threat posed by Reform now is too great to ignore any boost given to it ‘within’ our sector.
Sitting back and watching is how very dangerous things happen.
📣 Nature targets are not optional – they are the law 📜
Will this Government be the first ever to break the law by missing legally binding nature targets?
The Office of Environmental Protection warns today that much more action is needed.
🔗Read more here: tinyurl.com/WCLresponse
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The government is considering plans to weaken a law protecting England’s national parks, in a move criticised as “outrageous” and “devastating”.
Story 👇
www.thetimes.com/uk/history/a...
Despite #biodiversity and #climate crisises Flemish governement foolishly decides to cut budgets for nature restoration. www.natuurpunt.be/nieuws/vlaan...
Repellent climate denial from the Reform-led Kent Council, who have tabled a motion to ‘rescind the climate emergency’, in a document that is bollocks from start to end.
You can’t rescind atmospheric physics.
But Farage would rescind the Climate Change Act.
democracy.kent.gov.uk/documents/s1...
Butterflies need our help.
If you’re in the UK please sign and share.
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@savebutterflies.bsky.social
#pesticides
butterflyemergency.good.do/rescue-missi...
Help support the rescue mission for #butterflies and moths! 🦋 We've partnered with
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
to call for #butterfly-killing synthetic #pesticides to be removed from supermarket and garden centre shelves. Find out more in our blog: gardenorganic.org.uk/news/rescue-...
Huge thank you to everyone who submitted their questions and ideas on insect recovery to our panel! A recording of the discussion will be available soon. 🦋🐝🪲
In the meantime, you can have your say in the Big Insect Rescue Plan here 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/big-insect-r...
#WildSummitUK
One month to go until the UKBMS 50th Anniversary Conference!
Are you joining us?
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-butterf...
#UKBMS50
Excited to be with countless UK nature recovery organisations at @wildsummituk.bsky.social today - lots of talk about how to turn around insect declines
Fantastic sighting of Death's-head Hawk-moth in Swanage, apparently one playing a tune through its proboscis! www.dorsetbutterflies.com/2025/09/deat...
The media needs to challenge the false narrative that nature is blocking development. The media has a responsibility to tell the truth. @kitstoner.bsky.social #WildSummitUK
A hand wearing a white glove, spraying pesticides over a yellow flower and white butterfly, set against a black background. Large text overlay has the word 'weed' crossed out and 'Butterfly Killer' underneath. Smaller text below reads: 'Call on UK retailers to halt the sale of butterfly-harming chemicals. Sign our open letter.' Butterfly Conservation logo features at the top of the graphic.
Butterflies need two things to thrive: good weather and a healthy environment ☀️🌱
Join us in asking UK retailers to remove synthetic pesticides from sale for a wilder, butterfly-filled future for generations to come 👉 https://butterflyemergency.good.do/rescue-mission/
Some wonderful events at #WildSummitUK this morning, across our smaller stages
@wwtworldwide.bsky.social has explored what ‘access to nature’ means & we loved hearing the ideas on how to help insects with @savebutterflies.bsky.social, @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social, Buglife & @ajaytegala.bsky.social
Pie chart showing progress of 5.98% against a target of 30%
The UK has a target to protect 30% of land & sea for nature by 2030🏞️
But progress isn’t adding up - just 6% of land across the UK is protected, with 5 years to go🥀
New findings are launched as we prepare for #WildSummitUK tomorrow, where nature voices from across the country will push for action 🌱
One of Scotland’s last remaining undeveloped dune systems, Coul Links is home to a variety of threatened butterfly and moth species, including the Northern Brown Argus, Portland Moth and the extremely rare Northern Groundling. 🦋
Please join us in protecting this precious habitat 👇
More than three years have passed since the UK Government announced that it would ban the sale of peat for gardening, yet official documentation is still to appear and peat extraction continues:
Aerial photo of Coul Links showing the sea, dunes, grass and pools behind the dunes in orange sunlight
📢Help save Coul Links!
Once again, this beautiful place is threatened by plans for a golf course which would do irreparable damage to rare habitats and wildlife. 🌱🦆🐦🦋🪰
Join us in sending a message to Scottish Ministers to stand up for nature. Add your voice: action.rspb.org.uk/page/166270/...
A top-down image of 12 various moths on a green egg carton.
Do you do moth trapping in the UK? We'd love your help! 💡
At @ukceh.bsky.social we're training & testing AI to detect multiple moths in a single image.
Send us top-down photos of multiple moths on egg trays to support this work.
More info & form: forms.gle/e3HzBPEd7RVV...
#mothsmatter #TeamMoth
A Southern Small White feeding on a white flower
Mediterranean butterfly spotted in the UK for the first time - twice!
Two sightings of the Southern Small White (Pieris mannii) have now been verified - one in Suffolk and one in County Durham. 📍
Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/q7svIE5
📷: Adam Gor
‘It’s the last few days to join in with the Big Butterfly Count! It’s a brilliant way to help our pollinators, and fun to do!’ bigbutterflycount.org
Painted and drawn age 6-8🥹❤️🦋Small tortoiseshell, peacock butterfly, and emperor moths🦋 @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Please share and join in!🥰
Hello 🌳– recruitment is ready to go! UK based qualified Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist if you would like to take part in research on nature and burnout please scan the QR code or use the link - Thank you please share! ☺️
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The long-anticipated first British records of Southern Small White have occurred this summer, with recent sightings from Cleveland and Suffolk:
Britain has gained a new butterfly!
The long-anticipated arrival of Southern Small White (Pieris mannii) has been confirmed.
Cool new research by @e-ellis1.bsky.social Moths & hoverflies are more sensitive to urbanisation than bees, but urban trees boost moth species richness in UK cities. #teammoth 🌍 royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count County Leaderboard, featuring the top five counties with the most submitted counts. Devon in first with 5,051 counts, Hampshire in second with 4,690 counts, Kent in third with 4,361 counts, Norfolk in fourth with 3,382 counts, and Lancashire in fifth with 2,783 counts.
In a turn of events, Hampshire has fallen behind and Devon is speeding ahead with over 5,000 counts submitted in the #BigButterflyCount so far!
Get your county on the leaderboard and help us find out how butterflies and moths are faring across the UK 👉 bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org
As @chrisvanswaay.bsky.social has confirmed this as a female Southern Small White, it looks safe to say this species has finally made landfall in the UK! Congratulations Suffolk for taking the glory!
