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Securing management agreements on existing sites;
restoration of sites, if feasible;
research species requirements further
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| Species | Heath fritillary - Mellicta athalia, butterfly | |
| Habitat | UPLAND HEATHLAND | |
| Background and status | The heath fritillary is widespread in continental Europe but has suffered serious declines. In the UK it is confined to southern England. By 1989 only 43 colonies were known, representing a decline of over 50% decline in the last 25 years. | |
| Main Threats | Habitat loss | |
| Conservation and targets | Maintain
the range and population sizes in east Cornwall, Devon and Exmoor by:
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