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27 butterfly species recorded (half of all UK species), including 3 UK BAP (Biodiversity Action Plan) priority species.
Targeted surveys in 2009 will help to map the range of the 3 UK BAP priority species. We will also search for important butterfly species not recorded in 2008.
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Over 5,000 butterfly sightings recorded. This information will be passed to our County Recorders and also the Biodiversity Records Centre at Woods Mill.
A 'Big Butterfly Hunt' public event is planned for 2009.
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416 moth species recorded including 3 Red Data Book moths, 2 UK BAP species and 7 Nationally Scarce species.
40 sites prioritised for moth surveys in 2009. Garden-edge moth surveys will also begin with moth traps being made available to local people.
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Over 80 Rother landowners and managers have been identified and contacted.
By the end of 2009 over 100 local woodland owners will have been contacted and invited to get involved.
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40 site advice visits have taken place.
A furher 20+ new sites will be visited in 2009 and management advice will be offered.
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Help given to woodland owners in applying for woodland improvement grants totalling over £40,000.
Even more money is available for Woodland Improvement Grants from the Forestry Commission in 2009.
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Over £12,000 raised to improve the ride network at Beckley Woods for butterflies and other wildlife.
More funding for special habitat improvement projects will be sought in 2009.
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16 different events held in 2008, attended by over 380 people.
A wide range of events are being planned for 2009 plus increased work with local schools.
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Over 600 hours of volunteer time has been contributed and volunteer Work Parties have begun.
More volunteers will be encouraged to get involved in 2009. A series of workshops in 2009 will provide training.
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