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 A UNIQUE ORGANISATION<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

The Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust is the only organisation in the world<\/em> tackling the threats to butterflies on a global basis. <\/strong><\/h4>

Of course, there are many local and national organisations doing great work, but far too many countries still have little capacity to conserve their butterflies on the ground. SBBT provides assistance wherever there are local enthusiasts willing to help protect much-loved butterflies. We know that many are also flagships and champions for entire ecosystems and communities that need help now.<\/strong><\/p>

WHY SWALLOWTAILS AND BIRDWINGS?<\/strong><\/h3>

Scientific analysis of threats to endangered species is the first step in any effective conservation programme. In 1985, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) published \u201cThreatened Swallowtail Butterflies of the World\u201d<\/em><\/strong>,  the first comprehensive assessment of every species in the Papilionidae (<\/strong>1,<\/a>2) <\/a>. Dozens of species were found to be at risk worldwide, and many more insufficiently known. The full volume, with references, is available from the IUCN Library System<\/a>. <\/p>"},"title":{"id":1386251,"value":null},"subTitle":{"id":1386252,"value":null},"paragraph1":{"id":1386253,"value":null},"paragraph2":{"id":1386254,"value":null},"paragraph3":{"id":1386255,"value":null},"ratio":{"id":1386557,"value":"short"}}},{"id":155901,"type":"textBlock","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":2,"items":[],"properties":{"html":{"id":1386402,"value":"

The Lepidoptera Specialist Group of the IUCN Species Survival Commission followed up by publishing \u201cSwallowtail Butterflies: an Action Plan for Their Conservation\u201d<\/em> in 1991 (3<\/a>), the first such plan for any group of insects<\/strong>. They identified 34 priority projects, requiring actions that include community education, protected areas, control of trade, captive breeding and scientific research.<\/p>

IUCN, working with experts worldwide, continued to assess the status of swallowtails, publishing regular updates in The IUCN Red List<\/a>, an online catalogue of threatened species that replaced the traditional Red Data Books.<\/p>

As a result of these publications, countries worldwide agreed to list all birdwing butterflies, and many other swallowtails, under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES). This recognition of the problem prompted initiatives to protect swallowtails and other butterflies through national legislation, and to set aside protected areas that in\u00adclude important butterfly habitats. The illegal trade in certain very rare species was suppressed, although certainly not eliminated but at the same time, many common species of swallowtail became more familiar to the general public through the establishment of living displays in glasshouse visitor attractions known as butterfly houses (4<\/a>).<\/p>

Today, enthusiasts worldwide are increasingly determined to conserve these iconic species to enrich local environments and for the enjoyment of future generations.<\/p>"},"title":{"id":1386403,"value":null},"subTitle":{"id":1386404,"value":null},"paragraph1":{"id":1386405,"value":null},"paragraph2":{"id":1386406,"value":null},"paragraph3":{"id":1386407,"value":null},"ratio":{"id":1389889,"value":"short"}}},{"id":155902,"type":"textBlock","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":3,"items":[],"properties":{"html":{"id":1386408,"value":"

RENEWED MOMENTUM<\/strong><\/h3>

The formation of the Trust has built new momentum for swallowtail conservation, with a particular focus on the world\u2019s Top Ten Threatened Species.<\/a> These include flagships such as Papua New Guinea\u2019s Queen Alexandra\u2019s birdwing and Jamaica\u2019s Homerus swallowtail. Queen Alexandra\u2019s birdwing is one of the world\u2019s rarest, most endangered and most beautiful species and a recent in-depth study and conservation analysis has brought together all existing knowledge into a comprehensive and up-to-date book (5<\/a>).<\/p>

The Trust also supports conservation of locally endemic or threatened species such as Britain\u2019s Papilio machaon britannicus <\/em>and Australia\u2019s Richmond birdwing. Surveys and assessments in under-studied or threatened locations are also undertaken;  examples have included Dominica and Fiji.<\/p>

NETWORKING AND COMMUNICATING<\/strong><\/h3>

Swallowtail experts around the world are contacted, encouraged and incentivised to initiate programmes and projects that build on the momentum that the Trust has created. An important initiative of the Trust is World Swallowtail Day<\/em>, which is drawing organisations worldwide together.  New research projects and publications will continue to be devised, leading in time to the development of a cohesive and proactive swallowtail conservation community across the globe.<\/p>

Honorary advisors will be identified and recruited, covering such areas of expertise as butterfly ecology, CITES regulations, captive breeding, conservation, taxonomy and, importantly, fundraising and IT specialisms.<\/p>"},"title":{"id":1386409,"value":null},"subTitle":{"id":1386410,"value":null},"paragraph1":{"id":1386411,"value":null},"paragraph2":{"id":1386412,"value":null},"paragraph3":{"id":1386413,"value":null},"ratio":{"id":1389890,"value":"short"}}},{"id":155903,"type":"textBlock","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":4,"items":[],"properties":{"html":{"id":1386414,"value":"

SUPPORT FOR THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED TRUST<\/strong><\/h3>

The Trust has received encouragement and support from corporate partners as well as private individuals and, in time, we hope for support from philanthropic foundations and grant-providing bodies. A founding Patron, Chairman and enthusiastic Trustees have committed to building the Trust from these small beginnings. <\/p>

1<\/a>.\u0002 Papilionidae (collectively swallowtails) includes apollos (Parnassius<\/em>), festoons (Allancastria<\/em> and Zerynthia<\/em>), gorgons (Meandrusa<\/em>), kites (Eurytides<\/em>)., dragontails (Lamproptera<\/em>), swordtails & jays (Graphium<\/em>), windmills & clubtails (Atrophaneura<\/em>), birdwings (Trogonoptera, Troides, Ornithoptera<\/em>), & fluted swallowtails (Papilio<\/em>).<\/p>

2<\/a>.\u0002 Collins, N.M. and Morris, M.G. (1985). Threatened Swallowtail Butterflies of the World. The IUCN Red Data Book.<\/em> IUCN, Gland and Cambridge. Vii+401pp. +8 pls.<\/p>

3<\/a>. New, T.R. and Collins, N.M. (1991). Swallowtail Butterflies: An Action Plan for Their Conservation.<\/em> IUCN, Gland, Switzerland. 36pp.<\/p>

4<\/a>\u0002. Collins, N.M. (1987). Butterfly Houses in Britain: the conservation implications<\/em>. IUCN, Cambridge. 60pp.<<\/p>"},"title":{"id":1386415,"value":null},"subTitle":{"id":1386416,"value":null},"paragraph1":{"id":1386417,"value":null},"paragraph2":{"id":1386418,"value":null},"paragraph3":{"id":1386419,"value":null},"ratio":{"id":1389891,"value":"short"}}},{"id":155910,"type":"slideshow","published":1,"size":{"x":12,"y":0},"order":0,"items":[{"id":475481,"type":"slide","published":1,"size":{"x":0,"y":0},"order":0,"items":[],"properties":{"title":{"id":1386480,"value":"Natewa Swallowtail"},"image":{"id":1386481,"value":"{\"src\":\"https:\\\/\\\/images.podos.io\\\/5e7e2373025b86.44288512.jpeg.jpg?w=auto&h=auto\",\"alt\":\"\"}"},"copy":{"id":1386482,"value":"New species are still being discovered around the world. The Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust is looking to support these new findings."},"align":{"id":1386483,"value":"center"},"actions":{"id":1386484,"value":"[{\"text\":\"Mens Clothing\",\"href\":\"\/collection\/mens-clothing\/\"},{\"text\":\"Womens Clothing\",\"href\":\"\/collection\/womens-clothing\/\"}]"}}},{"id":475482,"type":"slide","published":1,"size":{"x":0,"y":0},"order":1,"items":[],"properties":{"title":{"id":1386485,"value":"Queen Alexandra's Birdwing"},"image":{"id":1386486,"value":"{\"src\":\"https:\\\/\\\/images.podos.io\\\/5e7e2373117370.31857200.jpeg.jpg?w=auto&h=auto\",\"alt\":\"\"}"},"copy":{"id":1386487,"value":"Queen Alexandra\u2019s Birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae), is the largest and arguably the most beautiful butterfly in the world. It needs our protection."},"align":{"id":1386488,"value":"center"},"actions":{"id":1386489,"value":"[{\"text\":\"Womens Clothing\",\"href\":\"\/collection\/womens-clothing\/\"},{\"text\":\"Mens Clothing\",\"href\":\"\/collection\/mens-clothing\/\"}]"}}},{"id":475483,"type":"slide","published":1,"size":{"x":0,"y":0},"order":2,"items":[],"properties":{"title":{"id":1386490,"value":"Swallowtail"},"image":{"id":1386491,"value":"{\"src\":\"https:\\\/\\\/images.podos.io\\\/5e7e23731fe2a6.25276954.jpeg.jpg?w=auto&h=auto\",\"alt\":\"\"}"},"copy":{"id":1386492,"value":"The British Swallowtail is a rare subspecies now confined to the Norfolk Broads. Climate change is a threat to this species."},"align":{"id":1386493,"value":"center"},"actions":{"id":1386494,"value":"[{\"text\":\"Mens Clothing\",\"href\":\"\/collection\/mens-clothing\/\"},{\"text\":\"Womens Clothing\",\"href\":\"\/collection\/womens-clothing\/\"}]"}}},{"id":475484,"type":"slide","published":1,"size":{"x":0,"y":0},"order":3,"items":[],"properties":{"title":{"id":1386495,"value":"Homerus Swallowtail"},"image":{"id":1386496,"value":"{\"src\":\"https:\\\/\\\/images.podos.io\\\/5e7e23732f2d26.07567851.jpeg.jpg?w=auto&h=auto\",\"alt\":\"\"}"},"copy":{"id":1386497,"value":"The Homerus Swallowtail or Jamaican Giant Swallowtail, is a superb butterfly, the largest in the Western Hemisphere and it needs our help."},"align":{"id":1386498,"value":"center"},"actions":{"id":1386499,"value":"[{\"text\":\"Mens Clothing\",\"href\":\"\/collection\/mens-clothing\/\"},{\"text\":\"Womens Clothing\",\"href\":\"\/collection\/womens-clothing\/\"}]"}}}],"properties":{"title":{"id":1386475,"value":null},"copy":{"id":1386476,"value":null},"speed":{"id":1386477,"value":"6000"},"mode":{"id":1386478,"value":"slideshow"},"primaryActions":{"id":1386479,"value":"1"},"fullWidth":{"id":20911755,"value":"1"}}}],"properties":{"title":{"id":1386246,"value":"About SBBT"},"description":{"id":1386247,"value":null},"ogImage":{"id":1386249,"value":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/5e7e1e2be92680.14011302.jpeg.jpg?w=1200&h=auto"},"userSaved":{"id":1408058,"value":"1"},"isStorePage":{"id":4263177,"value":"1"}},"labels":[],"published":1,"sitemap":1,"divisionId":62489,"edited":true}