Wildlife

Wild Animal Welfare and UK Butterfly Conservation Action 2026

Butterfly Conservation's Action for Insects and butterfly-specific programs are delivering welfare and population benefits in 2026.

Key Facts

Butterfly Conservation's Action for Insects initiative addresses the full range of insect decline drivers
Habitat restoration programs at over 100 sites support recovering butterfly populations
Captive breeding and release programs for pearl-bordered fritillary have established new populations
Grass verge management campaigns have increased wildflower diversity on 500 km of UK roadsides
Public engagement through Big Butterfly Count engaged 150,000 people in monitoring in 2026

Welfare Considerations

Butterfly conservation action delivers welfare benefits for individual butterflies facing extinction. Supporting conservation programs and participating in monitoring makes a measurable difference.

What You Can Do

Participate in Big Butterfly Count and other butterfly monitoring programs
Support Butterfly Conservation and local butterfly groups
Advocate for wildflower verge management in your local authority