The UK big butterfly count is a nationwide survey that helps assess the health of the environment. It will take place from Saturday 19 July – Sunday 10 August 2014.
Butterflies react very quickly to change in their environment which makes them excellent biodiversity indicators. Butterfly declines are an early warning for other wildlife losses.The count aids in identifying trends in species that will help plan how to protect butterflies from extinction, as well as understand the effect of climate change on wildlife.
To take part simply count butterflies for 15 minutes during bright preferably sunny weather during the big butterfly count. For more information and to learn how to take part go to big butterfly count.
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