LOCAL and visiting volunteers have pitched in to build habitat for the endangered purple copper butterfly in Sunny Corner State Forest.
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The iconic species is only found in the Central Tablelands and is getting a helping hand thanks to a partnership between Forestry Corporation of NSW, Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) and Local Land Services.
Forestry Corporation has hosted the volunteer group to remove invasive English broom and plant native habitat species.
“We have a team of eight people from the local area, the Blue Mountains and Sydney who have eagerly come to protect our environment,” CVA regional manager Suzie Wright said.
“Not only are they removing threats and improving the local habitat, they are also monitoring for butterfly population changes. This vital information is given to the Office of Environment and Heritage to support the Saving Our Species program.”
Forestry Corporation community programs co-ordinator Nikki Bennetts congratulated the volunteers.
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“We were thrilled with the zeal and dedication of these volunteers,” she said.
“They are actively protecting one of our iconic native species and getting to experience the beauty of our forests.
“We’d also like to thank Local Land Services and the National Landcare Program for supplying native blackthorn seedlings for the plantings—these tiny butterflies are valuable to many people and organisations.”
To volunteer with CVA, go to www.conservationvolunteers.com.au. To learn about the Forestry Corporation, visit www.forestrycorporation.com.au.
