Denman butterfly project describes habitat work at Helliwell
A project update in the Grapevine says habitat enhancement work for Taylor’s checkerspot butterflies has been ongoing at Helliwell Provincial Park.
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A Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly recovery project update in the January 9 Grapevine describes habitat enhancement work at Helliwell Provincial Park, including weeding, selective limbing or removal of conifers, and replanting and seeding with native species.[1]
The article says the work has been ongoing for several years and identifies habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation as major factors in the species’ decline.[1]
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The Islands Grapevine, January 9, 2025
Habitat enhancement work (weeding, selective limbing +/or removal of conifers, re-planting and seeding with native species) has been ongoing in Helliwell Provincial Park for several years.
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