Data from sources such as the European Red List of Butterflies indicate negative trends in the number of insects in Europe, in fact over 30% of taxa show regression. One of the most threatened butterflies in Europe is Parnassius apollo. Its decrease in numbers during the last 25 years is 20-50%.
The aim of this international project is to recreate the Parnassius apollo populations in 3 functional areas: Sudetes and White Carpathians in the Continental bioregion and strengthen the Austrian population in the Alpine bioregion.
The first of its kind
During the project, 3 additional breeding farms and 3 new functional areas will be created to anchor the populations in natural conditions, as well as at least 38 “stepping stone sites” to secure species migration corridors between the new sites. The project is therefore the first to implement test and pilot actions for further population development in the bioregions by:
- Recreating of populations in Poland, Czechia in the Continental bioregion and strengthening the Austrian population in the Alpine bioregion
- Creating a coherent methodology for Apollo butterfly protection in the Continental bioregion
- Improving habitat quality of the species such as protecting breeding habitats and feeding grounds
- Creating ecological corridors
- Raising awareness towards the conservation and maintenance of habitats and of the species
- Strengthening social involvement in species protection
🌿 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲`𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻! 🌼
On Friday, April 4th, we returned to the Elementary School in Chełmsko Śląskie to visit the Garden for Apollo - a space we proudly created last year 💪
👩🌾 We gave the flower bed a well-deserved spring refresh: clearing old leaves, reseeding with vibrant meadow plants, and nourishing the soil with compost to give the flowers the best start into the new season. With this, we`re officially getting ready for another blooming chapter! 🌱
The weather couldn’t have been better - the sun was shining brightly, warming our faces and hearts. Laughter filled the air as we worked together, enjoying the peaceful rhythm of nature and the simple joy of being outdoors 🌞
We can’t wait to see the first blossoms appear - our little meadow will soon be alive with color and buzzing with life again! 🐝
#LIFEApollo2020 #ApolloButterfly #LIFEProject #LIFEProgramme #GardenforApollo
🌿𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 "Kruczy Kamień" 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲!🌼
Together with Kamienna Góra Forest District, we are bringing back the former landscape of the "Kruczy Kamień" Reserve and its surroundings!
Decades ago, this meadow was a pasture for livestock, where butterflies fluttered through the air 🦋 But as traditional farming practices faded, the landscape gradually became overgrown, shaped by the natural process of succession.
Now, as part of LIFE Apollo2020 Project, we are working to restore these valuable habitats!
🔹Shrubs and young trees have been removed 🌳
🔹This summer, the meadow will be mowed and raked 🌾
🔹And next year… animals will return! 🐑
🌍 Stay tuned as we revive this unique habitat! ✨
@the_real_parnassius_apollo
#LIFEApollo2020 #ApolloButterfly #NatureRestoration #KruczyKamień #LIFEProject
A heartfelt thank you to the Škoda Auto Endowment Fund for their generous support of our Apollo project through their grant programme! ❤️
Also, a special thanks for the amazing photos! 🦋
𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 💪
To learn more about the Fund, visit: www.nfsa.cz/en/
📸 @nf_skoda_auto
❄️Happy Winter Holidays from the LIFEApollo2020 team!☃️
As 2024 comes to an end, we want to thank you for your continued support in our mission to protect the Parnassius apollo. This year has been full of dedicated fieldwork, habitat restoration, reintroductions, and educational activities, all aimed at ensuring a better future for this unique species and its fragile ecosystems. Looking ahead to 2025, we’re eager to continue building on this progress with new initiatives, updates, and milestones to share with you along the way.
We wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season and look forward to sharing new updates, stories, and achievements in the year to come.
#LIFEApollo2020 #LIFEprogramme #ApolloOnHolidays #Conservation #HappyHolidays
