2021 UK Big Butterfly Count reveals the lowest average count in 14 years, affecting 81% of species due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides.
The UK faces a "butterfly emergency" after the Big Butterfly Count revealed the lowest average count in its 14-year history, with just seven butterflies spotted per participant, down from 12 last year. This decline affects 81% of species, attributed to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use. Butterfly Conservation is urging the government to declare a "nature emergency" and ban harmful neonicotinoid pesticides to protect these vital insects.
September 17, 2024
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