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Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership Newsletter

Lord Robin Teverson Chair, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly LNP has published the latest Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership Newsletter.

The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership is a collaboration of local partners working together to grow nature – leading our local ambition for nature recovery.

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Big Butterfly Count 2024

The Butterfly Conservation is running the Big Butterfly Count, a UK-wide survey aimed at helping them assess the health of our environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) we see.

The Big Butterfly Count begins on Friday 14th July 2024 and will run until Sunday 4th August 2024.

For more information about how to take part please visit the Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count page.

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Avian (bird) influenza Information

Avian (bird) influenza is circulating in Cornwall. Please see the attached poster for information on what you can do to help prevent the spread of the disease.

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Hedge cutting and the law

There are certain laws regarding hedge cutting which you should be aware of to ensure there is no damage to active bird nests. Please follow the link below to read the information about hedge cutting over on the RSPB website.

https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/advice/gardening-for-wildlife/plants-for-wildlife/garden-hedges/hedge-law/?fbclid=IwAR0BJ4xD6WHwUlFXxqk4DMLWEMW0yLrHWwwaLos8h5qqL4erinF5AwtlCho