Xerces Society Roadmap Outlines Path to Butterfly Population Recovery

A new report released by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation provides a roadmap for recovering butterfly populations across the United States. The report is a response to a study published in Science that found populations of butterflies across the country are experiencing dramatic declines. This publication identifies core conservation actions needed for butterfly recovery across hundreds of species and diverse U.S. landscapes. The report outlines specific actions for anyone – including wildlife agency staff, farmers and gardeners – to help recover butterflies. It provides detailed solutions by landscape type, including natural areas, working lands, and urban areas. State of the Butterflies in the United States: A Roadmap for Butterfly Conservation in the 21st Century is available free, online in PDF.