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Globeflower
The globeflower has been declining and is now found at just a few sites of species rich grassland within the National Landscape. The Bowland Hay Time Project is facilitating the propagation of globeflower seedlings from local sustainably sourced seed.
Hard-fern
Brown trout
Native wild brown trout have been in decline across the National Landscape since 2014 and are vulnerable to changes in water flows and drought. The Rivers Trusts are working with communities to enable rivers to re-naturalise to help support the recovery of brown trout.
Yellow May dun
The Yellow May is sensitive to pollution and an indicator of good water quality. The flies hatch from May to July and are an important food source for native brown trout
Bilberry bumblebee
The bilberry bumblebee is nationally scarce and in serious decline. It relies on peatland habitat that is susceptible to climate change and it can be vulnerable to loss of species- rich grassland along the moorland fringe.
Hard-fern is a hardy evergreen fern that can be found in the National Landscape’s ancient and Atlantic oak woodlands. It is a good indicator of Atlantic oak woodlands.
Ballerina waxcap
This pale pink fungus is rare and vulnerable to extinction due to declines in ancient grasslands across the National Landscape. Retaining ancient grasslands is the only way to support its conservation and expansion.
Brown long-eared bat
Green hairstreak
The brown long-eared bat is a medium sized bat with huge ears that are almost as long as its body. It is not under threat, but changes in woodland management, barn conversions and urban development can have a negative impact.
butterfly
This eye-catching green butterfly lives and feeds on upland heath habitat that can be vulnerable to changes in climate and land management. Restoration of these habitats could support an increase in colonies across the area.