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Branch news
Surrey Skipper: spring edition will be published here on
Monday 16 March
Lorraine Willmott died on February 19 after a long illness.
Condolences to husband Ken, a BC member since its inception in 1968 and lead author of 2013's Butterflies of Surrey Revisited.
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News
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Coul Links: The right decision
The wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation Scotland warmly welcomes the Scottish Government’s refusal of the application for a golf course on Coul Links, near Dornoch in East Sutherland.
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The ‘bog squad’ celebrates six years of success in protecting Scotland's peatlands
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation celebrates six years of the incredibly successful ‘Bog Squad’ initiative this March.
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Who will protect the protectors?
Butterfly Conservation are shocked and deeply saddened at the recent murders of Mexican butterfly activists Homero Gómez González and Raúl Hernández Romero.
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Agriculture Bill: A Big Day for Farming and Wildlife
The long-awaited publication of a landmark Agriculture Bill in parliament is a crucial piece of legislation which will have profound implications for the butterflies, moths, wildlife and wider environment of England.
Events
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Work Parties: Saving the Wood White
Wednesday 1st January to Wednesday 11th March 2020, 9:30am-3:30pm
Surrey/Sussex border
Selected Wednesdays
Please see: Surrey Work Parties
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Work Parties: Surrey Downs
Friday 24th January to Friday 27th March 2020, 9:30am-3:30pm
Guildford-Dorking
North Downs Conservation Group
Please see: Surrey Work Parties
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Work Parties: Branch Reserve
Thursday 6th February to Thursday 2nd April 2020, 9:30am-3:30pm
Oaken Wood, Chiddingfold
1st Thursdays, Oct-Apr
Please see: Surrey Work Parties
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.