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Amidst UK's insect decline, Make It Wild's Moth Surveys offer a glimmer of hope (www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk)

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In a nation grappling with a severe decline in insect populations, a recent study by Make It Wild presents a beacon of hope.

The conservation group’s latest moth surveys in North Yorkshire reveal a promising increase in these nocturnal pollinators, underscoring the critical importance of rewilding and habitat preservation.

The decline in the UK’s insects has reached alarming levels, with leading entomologist Dave Goulson estimating a 90 to 95 percent drop compared to a century ago, and a stark 78 percent decrease just within the last year. This decline is vividly illustrated by the dwindling numbers of insects found on car number plates—a modern method of measuring population density that reflects broader environmental trends.

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