Latest research by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH), Butterfly Conservation and the University of York has convincingly shown that hilly areas with a mix of habitats such as woodland and grassland are ideal to maintain stable butterfly populations.
A mix of terrain was found to help the butterflies survive better in the face of threats such as drought. The findings are based on data from satellites.
Areas with varied features, such as slopes facing north, south, east and west, were also found to be more ideal for the insects.
The study highlights the importance of taking a landscape perspective for species conservation
Details of the study appears in the latest issue of journal Ecology Letters
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