Butterfly,
Dragonfly and Damselfly Project
Purpose
of the project
To
build a database of Butterfly, Dragonfly & Damselfly records
in Cam Valley area.
What
that involves
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Carrying out surveys in the area
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Encouraging others to submit records
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Compiling a database from the surveys and records submitted
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Exchanging records with local records centres, and national
and regional conservation organisations
- Safeguarding
species and valuable habitat by regular monitoring and liaison
with landowners
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Increasing public knowledge of the species in the area through
field trips
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Maintaining good relationships with landowners and keeping
them informed of findings
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Maintaining good relationships with other relevant organisations:
e.g. Butterfly Conservation, British Dragonfly Society and
Buglife.
What
we have achieved
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Surveyed around half the 1 km squares in the Cam Valley.
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29 species of butterfly identified as resident, with another
two possible residents (Brown Argus and White-letter Hairstreak)
still to be confirmed.
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Work continuing to survey sites for populations of locally
scarce and threatened butterflies - Dingy Skipper, Grizzled
Skipper, Green Hairstreak, Wall Brown.
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