Rare butterfly seen in record numbers at Monkwood (www.bbc.co.uk)

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Record numbers have been counted of a rare butterfly at a site in Worcestershire, after a habitat restoration project was launched.

Following the scheme from Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, more than 700 wood white butterflies were counted at Monkwood last year.

The species had disappeared from the area in 2008, but numbers have increased after 10 breeding pairs were originally introduced and staff and volunteers worked to create an environment for them to thrive.

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