Butterfly Conservation has launched a nationwide rescue mission for the UK’s butterflies and needs the people of Greater London to get involved.
Last summer, Britain’s butterflies sent an urgent SOS through Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count.
The wildlife charity declared a Butterfly Emergency after results revealed a concerning decline in butterfly numbers, which were the lowest in the Count’s history. The 2024 figures followed a pattern of long-term decline as butterflies struggle against a backdrop of habitat degradation, climate breakdown and pesticide use. Worryingly, 80% of butterflies have declined since the 1970s.
As a result, this year, they’ve launched a nationwide rescue mission and need everyone to get involved.
How to Take Part
- Download the free Big Butterfly Count app or visit www.bigbutterflycount.org
- Until 10 August, spend 15 minutes in any outdoor space and count the number and type of butterflies you see
- Log your sightings on the website or app and help protect UK wildlife for future generations
For further information, click here: www.bigbutterflycount.org
