Butterfly Conservation have a relatively new project entitled "Wild Spaces". No doubt some of you are aware of this already.
The idea behind this project is to engage people, groups and organisations in creating room for nature to help stem the decline in species, focussing on Butterflies and Moths. From balconies to parks, gardens, schools and work place grounds, no space is too small or too large. BC have pledged to achieve 100,000 of these Wild Spaces by 2026, a very ambitious but possible target.
Attending a BC branch meeting yesterday (28/09/2024), where this project was more formally promoted, it really struck me as a positive and worthwhile project that anybody can sign up to, even if you have already created a wild area. It is good for nationwide environmental charities to know about these, to build a picture of awareness and action. Where it is happening and not happening.
On the BC website map which roughly shows where all the pledged Wild Spaces are, Wales is terribly lagging behind and the message needs to be spread. Montgomeryshire has only a few places pledged when I know of dozens myself. This is the link to the project where you can read more about it and sign up https://wild-spaces.co.uk/ Please do so if you can and encourage others to do likewise. It does not cost anything. It will not result in clip-board visits!
Many thanks,
Phil.
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