A micro-reserve garden in Kent has become a successful habitat for 16 different species of butterflies, accounting for 25% of the UK's total.
A garden in Kent has become a successful micro-reserve for helping multiple types of butterflies by giving them more space and plants to thrive in.
The garden, Great Comp, hosts about 25% of the UK's entire butterfly species, with 16 different species based at the site.
Typical gardens would only have between five and 10 different species of butterfly.
Why this matters: The decline in butterfly abundance highlights the importance of creating wildlife-friendly habitats.
What this means for you: You can create a wildlife-friendly garden by planting a mix of flowers that attract butterflies and leaving areas for them to feed and breed.
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