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The State of the UK's Butterflies 2022 Report - Butterfly Conservation
80% of butterflies have declined across the UK
Our butterflies are disappearing.
The State of the UK’s Butterflies 2022 report has revealed the alarming news that 80% of butterflies in the UK have declined since the 1970s.
Decreases in butterfly populations on this scale are a huge cause for concern as butterflies are an integral part of the UK ecosystem and their precipitous decline is a clear warning signal of the wider biodiversity crisis.
But it is not all bad news – the report also shows that our targeted conservation work is very effective at halting declines. Please consider donating so we can continue this vital work.
"This report is yet more compelling evidence of nature’s decline in the UK. We are totally dependent on the natural world for food, water and clean air. The state of our species and habitats shows that the natural world is in trouble. We need swift and effective action on this. The decline in butterflies we have seen in our own lifetimes is shocking and we can no longer stand by and watch the UK’s biodiversity be destroyed." Julie Williams, Chief Executive, Butterfly Conservation
Posted On: 03/02/2023
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