Butterflies on the decline
Research shows that the numbers of butterflies in meadows and pastures of Europe are in a continuous decline. Grassland butterflies will soon play an even greater role in EU nature conservation legislation. Based on the occurrences and population trends of butterflies, the member states are supposed to document the progress they have made in implementing the planned Nature Restoration Law.
Schmetterlingsschutz Gf Brown Maniola Josef Settele Chris Van Swaay Brown Lasiommata European Commission
Source: sciencedaily.com