Wyre Forest

Wyre Forest (Worcestershire)

Wyre Forest is a 5600 acre woodland – It is a National Nature reserve.  Various projects have been created to improve the habitat for butterflies. “Back to Orange” was a project to help the population of Pearl-bordered and Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary.  The wood also holds Silver-washed and Dark Green Fritillary, Dingy and Grizzled Skipper.  There is also a small colony of Wood Whites.

Key Species

Dark Green Fritillary, Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Dingy Skipper

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