Habitat specialist butterflies and moths are sensitive to how habitats are managed. They can disappear rapidly if management changes
The intensification of practices such as farming and forestry has had a profound effect on the management of semi-natural habitats.
It is one of main causes of the decline of butterflies and moths, particularly for the more specialised species.
In grasslands, many species need precise grazing regimes to maintain a suitable sward structure where the larval stages can develop; such species include the Large Blue, Silver-spotted Skipper and Marsh Fritillary.
One of the biggest causes of decline amongst woodland butterflies has been the cessation of active broad-leaved woodland management, especially the decline of coppicing.
The Pearl-bordered Fritillary and Wood White have been severely affected.
The restoration and maintenance of sustainable management regimes is vital for the conservation of butterflies and moths.
Butterfly Conservation work closely with land managers to give advice and assistance on appropriate management regimes.
The following leaflets have been produced to help with practical management for species and habitats.
Please note
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Bracken Habitats
Bracken for Butterflies
Bracken for Butterflies
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Brownfields
Brownfields for butterflies
Brownfields for butterflies
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Damp Grassland
Re-connecting the Culm
Re-connecting the Culm: A practical guide to managing culm landscapes
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Farmland
Butterflies and farmland
Butterflies and farmland
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Gardening
Gardening for Butterflies and Moths
Gardening for Butterflies and Moths
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Species Advice
Argent & Sable in Scotland
Filesize: 548.81 Kb (pdf)Breckland Moths - a guide
Filesize: 592.10 Kb (pdf)Dingy Skipper in Eastern England
Filesize: 184.17 Kb (pdf)Dingy Skipper in East Midlands
Filesize: 410.05 Kb (pdf)Dingy Skipper in north-east England
Filesize: 211.47 Kb (pdf)Fritillary Butterflies of Dartmoor
Filesize: 975.38 Kb (pdf)Grizzled Skipper in eastern England
Filesize: 527.32 Kb (pdf)Hedgerows for Hairstreaks
Filesize: 238.32 Kb (pdf)Marsh Fritillary
A guide to managing damp grassland
Filesize: 334.29 Kb (pdf)Marsh Fritillary in Scotland
Filesize: 147.79 Kb (pdf)Narrow-bordered Bee-hawk Moth in Scotland
Filesize: 540.38 Kb (pdf)Netted Mountain Moth in Scotland
Filesize: 544.43 Kb (pdf)Silver-Studded Blues in eastern england
Filesize: 394.62 Kb (pdf)Scotland's Burnet and Forester Moths
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Towns and cities
Butterflies in towns and cities
Butterflies in towns and cities
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Woodlands
Woodlands for Butterflies and Moths
Produced by Hertfordshire & Middlesex branch
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