Sussex South Downs Festival Highlights Butterfly Comeback, Habitat Restoration

Several butterfly and wildlife events and initiatives are underway to promote conservation and public engagement with nature. Hyderabad's Nehru Zoological Park Butterfly Park has reopened after renovations that included replacing unhealthy plants with essential host species to support around 36 butterfly species, though some areas await further development due to funding constraints. The South Downs National Park in the UK is hosting its ReNature Festival from June 22 to 29, focusing on habitats such as chalk grasslands and heathlands; this festival celebrates ongoing habitat restoration efforts that have led to increased sightings of nearly 6,000 butterflies from 36 species and other returning wildlife. Additionally, the Woodbridge Wildlife Group will open a moth trap event for public moth identification, and the University of Tennessee Arboretum Society is organizing its 10th annual Butterfly Festival in September to provide educational and family-friendly activities. These events highlight the importance of habitat management and public awareness in supporting butterfly populations and broader biodiversity restoration projects.