Stonecrop for the Apollo – Targeted Sedum Planting in Lofer
As part of the EU-LIFE project Apollo2020, extensive planting of Sedum species was carried out in Lofer during spring 2025 to support the
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Tracking Success – Monitoring Apollo Larvae and Butterflies in Lofer
Regular monitoring is key to understanding how the endangered Parnassius apollo loferensis responds to habitat restoration efforts. In Lofer, the EU-LIFE Apollo2020 team carried
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Habitat Restoration in Stoissengraben: Strengthening the Apollo Network
On 26 April 2025, a dedicated volunteer team carried out a targeted shrub-clearing operation in the Stoissengraben valley near Saalfelden—a key stepping-stone habitat within
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Habitat Observation and Enhancement in Karteis (Salzburg, Pongau): Nectar Plants and Natural Grazing Keep Apollo Site Open
At the Karteis site in the Salzburg region (Pongau), a confirmed habitat of Parnassius apollo juvavus, the Apollo2020team carried out habitat observation and enhancement
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A Network for the Apollo – Stepping-Stone Habitats Identified in the Saalachtal
During recent field visits in 2025, experts identified a mosaic of confirmed Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) sites across the Pinzgauer Saalachtal,
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Apollo in Flight – Targeted Shrub Clearing in Virgen Enhances Key Habitat
In July 2025, a full-day debushing action took place at a key Apollo butterfly site near Virgen in East Tyrol, carried out under
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Habitat Enhancement in Leisach: Supporting Apollo Glocnericus with Sedum and Releases
In Leisach, the team planted 60 Sedum plants and recorded over 150 wild Sedum album individuals within a 100 ×
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Habitat Observation and Action in Hinterbichl: Expanding the Apollo Corridor Beyond Virgen
As a natural extension of the Virgen valley, Hinterbichl plays a crucial role in the ecological connectivity of Parnassius apollo glocnericus habitats. Located less than
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Field Report: Strengthening Apollo Habitats in Tyrol and Salzburg
🦋 Apollo2020 is on the move!
We’ve kicked off a new phase of fieldwork with visits to four key Apollo butterfly habitats: Hinterbichl, Virgen, and Leisach in East Tyrol, plus Karteis in Salzburg (Pongau). These stunning alpine sites are crucial stepping stones for Parnassius apollo glocnericus and P. apollo juvavus.
Together with butterfly expert Otto Feldner and project lead Max Rossberg, we used drone-based imaging to map terrain and identify microhabitats that will guide our summer restoration work. 💡🌱
Each location is part of a growing cross-border habitat network that supports the long-term survival of Apollo butterflies in the Alps. 🏔️💚
📍 Stay tuned for detailed updates from the field—and follow us as we help restore one of Europe’s most iconic alpine species!
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Habitat Improvement planned in Virgen: Preparing for Restoration in the Heart of Apollo Territory
As part of the landscape-scale conservation strategy under EU-LIFE Apollo2020, the project team carried out detailed site mapping and planning in Virgen
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