Dutch Butterfly Conservation

What is Dutch Butterfly Conservation?
Dutch Butterfly Conservation, the name De Vlinderstichting uses outside the Netherlands, was founded in 1983, with conservation and restoration of the Dutch butterfly fauna as its chief aims. Since then, it has extended those aims to include dragonflies and day-flying moths. Furthermore, our area of activity has grown over the border, where we now work with sister organizations in Europe. Conservation is of great urgency, because the numbers of these insects have been decreasing drastically since the beginning of the twentieth century. Our work is only possible with the help of more than 1750 volunteers, and the financial support of those who donate to our cause, at present, numbering some 5000.

What does Dutch Butterfly Conservation do?

• Dutch Butterfly Conservation works on conserving, restoring and developing nature with the focus on butterflies, moths and dragonflies. This is because these insects respond strongly to changes in their habitats, and areas where many different species occur, are also rich in other fauna and flora. They are therefore excellent indicators of the quality of the nature and landscape, the butterflies and moths on land and the dragonflies in watery environments. Their absence tells us something is wrong, whether this is in a nature reserve, the countryside or in a town on road verges or in parks;
• Dutch Butterfly Conservation carries out research and gives advice to those responsible for deciding the use, development and management of land in all sorts of areas. We have research workers with broad experience and expertise in ecology, specialized in butterflies, moths and dragonflies, as well as nature conservation;
• Dutch Butterfly Conservation uses the results of its research as a basis for the information it provides on butterflies, moths and dragonflies, and their significance for nature conservation. In various ways, we try to reach as many people as possible. Thus, we hope that conservation beneficial for these insects will be supported not only by policy makers and implementing parties, but also by the public at large.
  

Where can you find Dutch Butterfly Conservation?
De Vlinderstichting
Mennonietenweg 10
PO box 506
6700 AM WAGENINGEN
THE NETHERLANDS
T: 0031 317 46 73 46
F: 0031 317 42 02 96
E: liesbeth.vanagt@vlinderstichting.nl
W:www.vlinderstichting.nl

• Dutch Butterfly Conservation