Trees and hedges on farmland significantly boost butterfly numbers

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 05:58 in Biology & Nature

University of Oxford researchers have led a new study which found that hedgerows, small copses and even individual trees can significantly increase the number of butterflies in farmed landscapes. The findings have been published in the journal Ecological Solutions and Evidence.

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