Welcome
The Branch area includes Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire, Greater Glasgow, Stirlingshire, Argyll, the Argyll islands, Dunbartonshire & Loch Lomond. This includes Scotland's first National Park: Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. These regions include a diverse range of landscapes providing a range of habitats from the fertile central lowlands and coastal parts of Ayrshire/Dumfries & Galloway to the moorland of more inland areas of these counties and to the rugged mountain scenery of the southern highlands and Argyll and to the unique scenery and habitats of the Argyll islands.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Glasgow & SW Scotland Branch.
Species to look out for
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News
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Moth motorways could help resist climate change impact
Moths struggling to move north to adapt to climate change in the UK could be assisted by pinpointing areas where habitat restoration can give them a smoother journey.
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Half of British butterfly species on new Red List
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is warning that time is running out to save some of Britain’s best-loved insects, with the latest Red List assessment of butterflies published today, revealing a 26% increase in the number of species threatened with extinction.
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Half of British butterfly species on new Red List
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is warning that time is running out to save some of Britain’s best-loved insects, with the latest Red List assessment of butterflies published today, revealing a 26% increase in the number of species threatened with extinction.
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Moth Night 2022 - Public urged to hunt for woodland moths
Moth enthusiasts, conservationists and the public will be heading for the woods for the UK's largest annual Moth Night event - running on days and nights from 19th - 21st May.
Events
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Scotland: Large Heath Survey Online Training Workshop
Monday 6th June 2022, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Free Online Zoom Workshop
Learn more about the Large Heath butterfly, it's ecology and how you can get involved with this year's survey on lowland raised bogs.
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Green Hairsteak excursion - Lenzie Moss
Tuesday 7th June 2022, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Lenzie Moss, Lenzie
Come along to look for the beautiful Green Hairstreak Butterfly!
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Scotland: Large Heath Survey Online Training Workshop
Thursday 9th June 2022, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Free Online Zoom Workshop
Learn more about the Large Heath butterfly, it's ecology and how you can get involved with this year's survey on lowland raised bogs.
Volunteer with us
Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.
Branch information
In your area
Contact branch
- Acting Chairman: Scott Donaldson & Stuart Bence
- Secretary: Valerie Charlton
- Treasurer: Vacant
- Events Coordinator: Scott Donaldson
