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BC’s Chairman, Maurice Avent, has praised the generosity of NFU Mutual to the STOP EXTINCTION Appeal. “The timely £ for £ pledge has revitalised Butterfly Conservation’s 40th Anniversary Appeal in its closing stages, doubling donors’ contributions. I am delighted to tell you that our members and supporters rose to the challenge and with huge thanks to the NFU Mutual, we have just passed the £100,000 target.” Butterfly Conservation relies heavily on donations to its annual appeal to plan and carry out conservation all over the UK to save butterflies, moths and their habitats. Martin Warren, BC’s Chief Executive commented “Given the current financial downturn, this fund could not have come at a better time. I know our projects really are making a difference and several species are responding well to treatment. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this appeal and especially to NFU Mutual for their magnificent support. The generosity of everyone who has donated to the appeal shows how the need for large scale and ongoing conservation action is now widely recognised.”
Keep an eye on the national website for news of our 2009 Appeal: in conjunction with the Landfill Communities Fund we plan, not just to double your gift, but to multiply the value ten times over
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A new competion for children aged 8 to 11 to write a story or poem on the subject of Butterflies or Caterpillars. 
The National Collection of Passiflora in Kingston Seymour are opening a new butterfly house and shop on April 2nd 2010 - This will include a display promoting Butterfly Conservation.