Silver-washed-Fritillary by Julian Lambley Bernwood Butterfly trail 24June 2017

Butterflies are benefitting from environmental action to increase their habitats, scientists have argued following a pioneering government report.

Research published today by Defra on the ability of butterflies to move around the countryside shows butterflies, including much-loved species like the Speckled Wood butterfly, have recovered significantly since a worrying decline at the end of the last millennium.

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