Probably in a few years time, but it depends on plans of private owner. This was an emergency intervention. The area was planted woodland on downland, cleared to create a link along slope. Some grazing would be ideal, but currently little grass so difficult to arrange.

A view of cleared bramble area

And naturally, like ALL of our butterfly tours, this one generates a donation to support the crucial conservation work of the brilliant team @europebutterfly.bsky.social, who work tirelessly to help some of the most threatened #butterflies across Europe. (3/3)

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Yes. It is complicated because most semi-natural sites in the south are only 20-30ha, and privately owned so getting the right management is very tricky! This site has been rescued by a small band of @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social volunteers working over 40 years. But they have saved aurinia

Numbers of eggs in Herts very encouraging so far. This is the third year in a row this species has been present after a gap of 30 years hertsmiddx-butterflies.org.uk/news.php @bc_hertsmiddx